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Carl Richards: Financial arguments 'come from surprises'

(NEWSER) - A financial discussion with your spouse can feel like a minefield of emotional surprises. Financial planner Carl Richards advises you to first have "the conversation before the decision gets made," which "can make a huge difference" in your relationship, he writes in the New York Times Bucks blog . Also:

• Limit your spending. "Often our biggest arguments come from surprises," so set a threshold for surprise purchases.

Including more than a third of Americans between 18 and 24

(NEWSER) - Around one in 10 American adults are on the dole—they regularly collect money or other financial assistance from their parents or relatives, reveals a poll from the Pew Research Center. The results showed no difference between gender or race, reports the New York Times , but the youngest adults were heavily represented: More than a third of respondents aged 18 to 24 said they receive allowances. Nevertheless, some 2% of those 65 and older were still collecting. More»

Secret philanthropist has given out more than $250K

(NEWSER) - One man in the small German town of Braunschweig was slipped an envelope filled with cash after he lost thousands of euros in a burglary. Another family, whose son was disabled in an accident, discovered a similar envelope. A hospice worker found yet another white envelope with $13,218 under her doormat. No one knows who is distributing the donations, but the mystery philanthropist has left 19 envelopes with a total of $250,256 in them around town since November, ABC News reports. More»

Family therapists, models generally make under $50K: Forbes

(NEWSER) - Just because a job sounds interesting, complicated, or intriguing does not mean it pays a fortune. Forbes uses Bureau of Labor stats to round up what it views as the 10 "most surprisingly low-paying jobs," including: More»

New study discovers why some people may take financial risks

(NEWSER) - Why are some stock traders and gamblers so willing to take financial risks? A new study shares a possible answer: Scientists found that people with higher levels of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine in a critical part of the brain related to sensory and reward systems are less sensitive to the pain of financial loss. The discovery could help researchers to develop drugs to treat gambling addicts, Reuters notes. More»