If Money Doesn't Make You Happy, You Probably Aren't Spending It Right

[nemorathwald]

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

[atropis.livejournal.com]

This is cool. Looking forward to reading it properly after getting off the Road.

[zifferent.livejournal.com]

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.