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17 May 2023
Cryptocurrencies and addiction: be cautious
It is estimated that 425 million people around the world owns cryptocurrencies (also known as digital or virtual currencies). There appears to be a relationship between trading in high-risk cryptocurrencies or stocks and compulsive gambling. Learn more about cryptocurrencies and their associated health risks.Full story -
20 April 2022
Financial capability: So important, but still a lot of evidence gaps
There is still limited evidence on the effectiveness of financial capability interventions, but don't let that stop you from taking control of your nest egg!Full story -
30 June 2021
Aging in your smart home while preserving your privacy
More and more smart technologies are making their way into our homes. While smart technologies appear promising to support aging at home, can it maintain our privacy?Full story -
23 September 2020
Pandemics and panic buying
We have all seen images on TV, the internet and in the newspapers of entire shelves in grocery stores and other retail stores emptied from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. But why do people experience this shopping fever during crises?Full story -
8 April 2020
When misinformation becomes viral
A lot of people are experiencing stress and anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). At a time when fake news is going viral, how can we fight misinformation?Full story -
19 March 2018
Older adults increasingly targeted by fraud and scams
Financial fraud targeted at the aging population is a serious problem with both monetary and health-related consequences that is likely to continue escalating. Without development of prevention efforts, it’s estimated that the number of cases could nearly double in the next two to three decades.Full story
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