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Being ‘mindful’ about your bank account can bring more than peace of mind − a researcher explains the payoff

  • Written by Emily N. Garbinsky, Associate Professor of Marketing, Cornell University
imageProducts tout 'mindfulness' in financial planning, but it's not always clear what that means.Oscar Wong/Moment via Getty Images

Mindfulness, the meditation practice that brings one’s attention to present experiences, is gaining traction in the business world.

Researchers have long known that being mindful causes physical and mental benefits...

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