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Will taxing the wealthy really work?
Mark Garrison Nov 12, 2012
It depends on the definition of wealthy. But however wealth is measured, increasing their taxes won't solve the whole budget problem.
The psychology behind lines
Tess Vigeland Oct 19, 2012
We've all spent endless hours waiting in lines. What's the science behind it and how has the process changed?
The psychology of poverty
Jolie Myers Oct 5, 2012
One Harvard professor says being poor not only impacts people financially, but mentally as well
Teaching a hard-work ethic
Jeremy Hobson Jul 27, 2012
Some people are born to be hard workers. For the rest of us, don't worry -- a good work ethic can be learned.
How young is too young to be on Facebook?
David Brancaccio Jun 4, 2012
In order to increase its reach, Facebook is now developing a system that would allow children under the age of 13 to play games and use the social network.
To sleep, perchance to dream... about money
Tess Vigeland Jun 13, 2012
Psychologist Michael Lennox discusses the meaning of money in your dreams.
The brain chemical that could make you a better worker
David Brancaccio May 2, 2012
So we all know that some people are more motivated to work hard than others -- whether in school or at the office. But now, a new clue as to why that could be the case.
Why giving stuff away is good for business
Sendhil Mullainathan May 1, 2012
Businesses sometimes give away stuff for free, but what's the pay-off? Harvard's Sendhil Mullainathan explains the concept of reciprocity.
The psychology behind Greg Smith's op-ed
Jeremy Hobson Mar 15, 2012
What kind of emotions and thoughts lie behind a high-profile resignation?
Cutting savings to the bone
Mar 2, 2012
Marketplace's Wealth and Poverty reporters talked with people from all over the country, and many, regardless of their earning power, had very little in the way of savings.
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