Money: Money Can't Buy It

Happiness, that is. But a few simple tricks can ease your financial worries

Do you have to be rich to be happy? How much money would it take? And how long would that happiness last? These are tough questions. And if you're like most people, you will answer from the gut: Of course, I'd be happier if I were richer. I'd be delighted. Or, alternatively: Don't be ridiculous. I have a spouse/partner/kids I love. I have a challenging job I enjoy. I have great friends. Money can't buy these things.

There's no right answer. But there are revealing data out there, as I learned researching my new book, You Don't Have to Be Rich...

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