A new poll by the Marist Institute for Public Opinion suggests that as little as $50,000 brings about genuine happiness.
The term “consumers” is routinely used in place of “people” and “citizens.” While most people (consumers?) don’t notice or care much about the terms being used interchangeably, there are those who resent being labeled as “consumers,” as if their sole purpose and reason for existence on this planet is to consume—to eat, drink, use, watch, [...]
In 1972, the percentage of Americans who said they were “pretty happy” was about 50%. In the years since, the U.S.’s standard of living has risen dramatically, and our gross domestic product per capita has increased by 96%. That means we have more, we consume more and we can afford more. But today, what percentage [...]
Like happiness, retirement readiness doesn’t have all that much to do with how much you earn. It’s more about what you do with what you have.
Hot on the heels of a study suggesting that people who have a car, investments or other personal wealth are more likely to marry drops the other shoe: a study that suggests that people who prioritize money are less likely to be satisfied in said marriages.
People are supposed to love other people. So why is it that consumers are prone to borderline-romantic infatuations with stuff ranging from cars to computers, and even guns? A new study says loneliness is primarily to blame.
When it comes to spending money on things or experiences, the research is clear: Doing brings more happiness than owning.
Many people get sucked into the belief that having more money is the key to a better life. But in most cases, it’s not. The key to a better life is increased happiness.
Overworked and poorly paid, today’s workers increasingly wish they could march up to the boss and drop the classic line, “Take this job and shove it.” Given high unemployment rates and the uncertainties in the economy, however, the mantra is more likely: Take any job and suck it up.
– PSYCHOLOGISTS RONALD FISCHER & DIANIA BOER [via the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology]
In this week’s link roundup: wisdom, tips, and lessons about money and family from moms everywhere—and tons of affordable, heartwarming gift ideas that’ll show much Mom is appreciated.
