This doesn't mean money can't buy happiness. But you need to be careful about how you spend both your dollars and your time. On that score, here are nine suggestions.
1. Buy experiences, not things. The satisfaction from the new car soon disappears. In fact, as your car gets scratched, dented and starts requiring major repairs, it will probably go from being a source of happiness to a source of unhappiness.
This is less likely to happen with experiences. Yes, if you take the family to Venice, the vacation will quickly be over and the money gone. But you will be left with fond memories and those memories will, if anything, grow fonder over time.