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The Relationship Between Sports Betting Legalization and Household Savings

26 July 2026

The legalisation of sports betting, combined with the rapid growth of mobile platforms such as DraftKings and FanDuel, has made wagering more accessible than ever. While these apps market sports betting as an exciting form…

Access to Earned Wages on Demand Linked to Higher Savings and Financial Activity, Study Finds

27 March 2026

New research published in the Information Systems Research shows that allowing low-wage workers to access their earnings before payday can…

Research sheds light on financial influences within dual-income relationships

11 January 2026

The familiar phrase insists that money cannot buy happiness, yet it often plays a decisive role in the health of…

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Consumer Behaviour

Environmental Concerns Fail to Stop Shoppers from Buying Fast Fashion

2 October 2026

New research from RMIT University suggests that environmental awareness alone may not be enough to stop consumers from buying ultra-fast fashion, as affordability and convenience can outweigh sustainability concerns. The findings highlight the complex decision-making…

Study Casts Doubt on Matched Betting as a “Risk-Free” Way to Make Money

1 October 2026

A new peer-reviewed study from Bournemouth University has found a striking gap between how people perceive the risks of matched…

Fast-Food Brand Preferences May Be a Window Into Diet Quality

16 September 2026

A fondness for well-known fast-food and sugar-sweetened beverage brands may be a warning sign of poorer overall diet quality, even…

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Health Care

Sari-Sari Stores and the Informal Landscape of Community Healthcare

3 October 2026

Medicine should never feel out of reach. Yet for many Filipinos, reaching a pharmacy can require travelling long distances at considerable cost. In a remote sitio in Barangay Kalawakan, Bulacan, for example, the nearest pharmacy…