Tag: money

Study suggests wealth can lead to more satisfying life if viewed as a sign of success vs. happiness

From the Binghamton University press release: Money can’t buy you happiness, but it could motivate you to live a better life. A new study featuring researchers at Binghamton University, State… Read more »

Study suggests cash in hand makes it harder to save for the future

From the Society for Consumer Psychology press release: Researchers have known for years that parting from cash can be a psychologically painful experience for many people — much more so… Read more »

Study looks at how the brain processes conflict between morals and money

From the University of Zurich press release: Our actions are guided by moral values. However, monetary incentives can get in the way of our good intentions. Neuroeconomists at the University… Read more »

Study suggests knowing people in high places may not always be good for one’s health

From the Vanderbilt University press release: New research led by Lijun Song, associate professor of sociology at Vanderbilt University, and graduate student Phillip Pettis suggests that knowing people in high… Read more »