Spinoff, does money equal happiness?

[okw2012]

If money does not make you happy, then you probably aren't spending it right:

http://www.mind-meditations.com/wp-...-Money-Doesnt-make-you-happy.Nov-12-20101.pdf

This scientific paper published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology is part of the reason I finally decided to become a DVC member!

Summary of the paper [I added the text in bracket - everything else is straight from the paper]:

The relationship between money and happiness is surprisingly weak, which may stem in part from the way people spend it. Drawing on empirical research, we propose eight principles designed to help consumers get more happiness for their money. Specifically, we suggest that consumers should

(1) buy more experiences and fewer material goods [eg going to WDW / buying DVC];
(2) use their money to benefit others rather than themselves [eg invite family/friends to WDW - don't overcharge for points rented to family/friends];
(3) buy many small pleasures rather than fewer large ones [eg three Mickey waffles];
(4) eschew extended warranties and other forms of overpriced insurance [eg don't buy expensive travel insurance - except maybe medical];
(5) delay consumption [eg plan your WDW vacation 11 months ahead];
(6) consider how peripheral features of their purchases may affect their day-to-day lives [eg OK like living on the DISboards - point well taken];
(7) beware of comparison shopping [eg wondering each time if it would be a better idea to stay offsite when travelling to WDW];
and (8) pay close attention to the happiness of others [eg ask your kids/spouse which rides/shows/TS they want to do instead of planning everything yourself!].

 

[Sam81]

Wow. Who really cares that you have money. I know I don't. Bragging like you are doing just makes you look like a tool. :rolleyes.

Youtube - Boiler Room: Ben Affleck speech

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Anybody tells you money is the root of all evil - doesn't have any. They say money can't buy happiness - look at the smile on my face, ear to ear baby.

You want details? Fine. I drive a Ferrari 355 Cabriolet. What's up? I have a ridiculous house. I have every toy you could ever imagine. And best of all kids - I am liquid.

I've learned not to believe everything I read on the internet.

 

[clarkshel]

Youtube - Boiler Room: Ben Affleck speech

Well then you need to say that in our original post How is anyone to know you were quoting a move line. :rolleyes

 

[Scurvy]

No, money doesn't buy happiness, but it can make life easier, which makes me happy. Some of my happiest times were when I was a newlywed, finishing college and barely getting by (but we did have everything we needed, just not everything we wanted). Some of my other happiest times have been since we had more money and were able to splurge on things and travel more. Those times were much easier and less stressful. Plus, for us more money means we have more time to do what we want to do because we can afford to pay other people to do some things we used to have to do ourselves.

So while I don't believe that money=happiness, I do think that the things you do with that money can make your life easier and give you more time to enjoy the things that do make you happy.

Anybody tells you money is the root of all evil - doesn't have any. They say money can't buy happiness - look at the smile on my face, ear to ear baby.

You want details? Fine. I drive a Ferrari 355 Cabriolet. What's up? I have a ridiculous house. I have every toy you could ever imagine. And best of all kids - I am liquid.

That house wouldn't happen to be in the South Fork, would it?

Posters who are taking Sam81's quote seriously and getting offended - you should watch more movies!
(eta - I see Sam81 already clarified. I can't believe anyone took that seriously, even if they didn't know about the movie. It was too over the top to be real!)

 

[clarkshel]

Posters who are taking Sam81's quote seriously and getting offended - you should watch more movies!

I saw that movie a couple times, and I watch quite a bit of movies. When quoting something you should put were you are quoting it from. Without that, Sam81 just sounds like a douche.

 

[Sam81]

I saw that movie a couple times, and I watch quite a bit of movies. When quoting something you should put were you are quoting it from. Without that, Sam81 just sounds like a douche.

Sorry. Ben Affleck took that quote from me for the movie Boiler Room.

 

[FergieTCat]

Anybody tells you money is the root of all evil - doesn't have any. They say money can't buy happiness - look at the smile on my face, ear to ear baby.

You want details? Fine. I drive a Ferrari 355 Cabriolet. What's up? I have a ridiculous house. I have every toy you could ever imagine. And best of all kids - I am liquid.

I bought the Ferrari 355 for my maid to drive.

Your move ...