Keep your savings in a separate account so that you won’t be tempted to touch them. The easiest way to build up your emergency fund is by having a solid budget.

Jealousy gets a bad wrap but it does have unexpected upsides too. According to a recent study published by the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, humans switch into a “mate-guarding” mode when we’re suspicious of temptations around our partners. And by keeping an eye on them, the “guarded partner” is linked to a higher sense of commitment the next days.

Although many people mistakenly think that the Monster in Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” is called “Frankenstein,” he actually has no name. During a reading of the book, however, Shelley did refer to the Monster as “Adam,” which some believe to be a nod to the Garden of Eden and creation.