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Pew Report: Thank Your Wives, You Lucky Bastards

Christine Whelan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Christine Whelan

The report boils down to some practical advice for men: Find a college-educated young lady and get her to marry you. She's not only brightening your world, she's making it quite a bit richer, too.

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Shriver Report: Get Married, Have Kids, Then We'll Speak to Your Issues

Bella DePaulo | Posted 11.17.2011

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Bella DePaulo

I'll highlight some remarkable and conventional-wisdom-defying findings from the report that were published but never headlined.

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Marriage-Saving Research For The Holidays

Christine Whelan | Posted 11.17.2011

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Christine Whelan

The recession has taken a toll on American families, but research suggests that there may be a silver lining: Understanding the link between money and marriage might help us make better choices.

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