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The Role of Random in Addressing America’s Savings Problem

  America has a savings problem. The most recent U.S. Financial Health Pulse for 2019 found that 47% of people in America do not have enough savings to cover the recommended three months of…

Common Cents Lab   /   JANUARY 16 2020

The Mbrella Calendar: Helping Kenyan Families Track Their Savings for Health Insurance

Mbrella is a charitable organization devoted to helping impoverished Kenyan families buy health insurance. Mbrella connects donors with Kenyan mothers and employs a number of behavioral interventions meant to help the mother gain enough…

World, Saving For Healthcare, Saving for Emergencies   /   NOVEMBER 12 2019

Unlocking a Healthy Lifestyle: Purpose in Life as a Key

(Image credit: Vicky Tran) Imagine something that makes you excited to get out of bed and start your day. It guides your everyday behaviors and gives your life a sense of meaning and security….

Health   /   OCTOBER 29 2019