Tag Archives: money and happiness

Train Your Brain to Spend Smarter: A Chat With BeyondThePurchase.org

A few months ago Linda Lombardi, a writer for the website Learnvest, asked us if she could conduct a Q & A to learn how our research helps people spend and save their money in ways that result in the most happiness. While … Continue reading

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Do Our Values Predict What We Buy?

Every day more and more people are trying to understand the relationship between money and happiness. Lately I have been thinking about, what seems like, a simple question: do our values predict what we buy? Allen and Ng (see citation below) proposed … Continue reading

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People who manage their money are happier.

Recent research into the age-old question “Can Money Buy Happiness?” has resulted in some intriguing results. There is now empirical support linking several specific financial strategies to increased happiness and life satisfaction. These suggestions include delaying gratification, savoring positive purchase … Continue reading

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What Is the Best Way to Spend $100?

As you probably know if you if have read this blog, many recent studies focused on the relationship between money and happiness have shown that individuals who purchase life experiences are generally happier than individuals who purchase material items. However, not … Continue reading

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Money and Happiness: Materialists Not Happier When Purchasing Life Experiences

Every day more and more people are trying to understand the relationship between money and happiness. Numerous studies have shown that spending money on life experiences, compared to material possessions, improves psychological well-being. However, not everyone feels happier when purchasing life experiences. Psychologists … Continue reading

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