GUILDFORD, United Kingdom — As the push away from environmentally harmful fossil fuels continues, more and more households are choosing to install solar panels. Homeowners aren’t just doing this to save the planet, but also to hopefully save themselves some money in energy costs. Now, researchers from the University of Surrey report that many households could …
PORTSMOUTH, United Kingdom — Summer is on the way and while sunny days are great for plenty of things, a new study explains why it could mean trouble for your financial investments. Researchers from the University of Portsmouth have found that good weather and lots of sunshine can actually lead to investors making sloppy decisions …
AUSTIN, Texas — The ethics, conduct, and business practices of potential employers have never been more important to the average job seeker. Many people say they don’t want to work for “evil” corporations, and many professionals nowadays actively seek out roles that align with their personal beliefs. However, interesting new research suggests that when many job …
NEW YORK — Enough talk about millennials and their avocado-toast-buying ways — new data suggests every generation is at risk of spending too much cash on their grub. A poll of 1,800 U.S. adults found, across the board, 48 percent said their grocery costs are eating up the majority of their monthly budget, followed by …
BOSTON — America has a gender pay gap problem, but it apparently starts before women even start going on interviews. A new study finds pay gap issues actually start during the job search. As of 2020, women make 84 percent of what men earn — or 84 cents for every dollar their male colleagues make. …
Have you ever wished that shopping was anything other than a chore? With credit cards, making your usual purchases can help you earn points to redeem for cash, travel, or other rewards. It’s an easy way to make your money work with you, rather than against you. Responsible credit card use can build your credit …
CHIBA, Japan — Hearing the sounds of nature could curb your gambling disorder, a new study reveals. Researchers in Japan say that by hearing the buzz and noise of insects, compulsive gamblers feel less stress and are less likely to relapse. The approach is part of a nature therapy called shinrin-yoku. Study authors explain that …
NEW YORK — People look forward to retirement because it allows them to enjoy the fruits of their labor, spend more time with loved ones, pursue hobbies, and travel. Seven in 10 (69%) Americans plan to retire, but of those who don’t think they will, 42 percent believe that they will never have enough savings …
Social media can be mentally draining. And when mentally drained, you are more likely to be influenced by a high number of likes on posts – even to the point of clicking on ads for products you don’t need or want – according to our recent experiments on how social media affects behavior. As a …
LONDON — Smokers spend enough on cigarettes over their adult lifetime to buy four brand-new family cars, two round-the-world cruises, or make down payments on two houses, according to new research. Alternatively, that money could also go towards 15 luxury Rolex Submariner watches or Hermes Birkin handbags, with some cash still left over! The study …