If money doesn’t buy happiness, you’re spending it wrong | Your Brain on Money

These money experts say you can buy happiness. There are some red flags to look out for, though. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► Watch the full Your Brain on Money playlist ► The saying, “Money cannot buy happiness,“ is wrong. It absolutely can. Research shows that spending our money on experiences rather than material possessions is more likely to make us happy. We should reword the maxim to: “If money doesn’t buy you happiness, you’re spending it the wrong way.“ Watch on ► We created this video in partnership with @MillionStoriesMedia. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Big Think | Smarter Faster™ ► Big Think The leading source of expert-driven, educational content. With thousands of videos, featuring experts ranging from Bill Clinton to Bill Nye, Big Think helps you get smarter, faster by exploring the big ideas and core skills that define knowledge in the 21st century. ► Big Think Make your business smarter, faster: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want more Big Think? ► Daily editorial features: ► Get the best of Big Think right to your inbox: ► Facebook: ► Instagram: ► Twitter: