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Psychology of Money

Psychology of Money

How Money Can Buy Happiness—Wait, What?

New research has questioned the ubiquitous idea that money doesn’t make you happier once you reach $75,000 and suggests that the real secret is in how you spend, not how much you make.

Ben Barlowe
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January 6, 2025
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