Ask for a favor, get advice. Ask for advice, get a favor. Asking for a favor can put someone in an uncomfortable spot, but ...

Browse the self-help shelf of your local bookstore and you’ll find plenty of advice for coping with life’s negative events, from divorce to illness to death. But what about dealing with the good ones?

DACHER KELTNER Imagine your body had a happiness button, with a direct line to your brain. And every time you pressed it, you felt a jolt of joy, satisfaction, and contentment—you could get happy in ...

These days, we could all use a little extra luck. And honestly, who wouldn’t want a magical object that could protect them against evil, sickness, misfortune and even jealousy? Well, you’re in luck ...

Whew! It’s been a tumultuous few years, and you (and likely everyone you know) have been through it. Luckily, reading is an inexpensive and fun way to take a break, slow down and relax. And while ...

Many interactions these days have a kind of bumper-car quality to them. At work, at home, on the telephone, or via email: We sort of bounce off of each other while we exchange information, smile or ...

The most significant development in Good Good Golf’s financial history began mostly by accident. The journey from YouTube channel to a $45 million fundraising round from a fascinating group of Wall ...

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These “bad” bacteria are the reason why we diligently disinfect our hands and wipe down our kitchen and bathroom sinks, as well as any other places where germs tend to congregate. We also have ...

A "good" ROI varies depending on individual financial goals and the type of investment. Historically, small-cap stocks had a higher ROI (11.9% CAGR) than large-cap stocks (10.2% CAGR). Using a buy-and ...

Credit scores are three-digit numbers that summarize your credit history to a prospective lender. Ranging from 300 to 850, these scores determine if you get approved for loans, credit cards and other ...