If Money Doesn't Make You Happy, You Probably Aren't Spending It Right
This research (PDF) shows those who get more happiness from their money...
(1) buy more experiences and fewer material goods; (2) use their money to benefit others rather than themselves; (3) buy many small pleasures rather than fewer large ones; (4) eschew extended warranties and other forms of overpriced insurance; (5) delay consumption; (6) consider how peripheral features of their purchases may affect their day-to-day lives; (7) beware of comparison shopping; and (8) pay close attention to the happiness of others.
Comments
ext_114341 on May. 4, 2012 4:28 PM
This is cool. Looking forward to reading it properly after getting off the Road.
ext_210685 on May. 5, 2012 2:39 AM
I've had a couple days to chew over this. And I agree completely with this list with the addendum that accumulation of bills definitely leads to unhappiness.
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