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Why ‘experience’ shoppers are happier
Minneapolis Post: Next time you pull out your wallet to hand over some of your hard-earned money, you’d be wise to spend it on experiences rather than possessions. For as research on happiness and spending
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Behavior experts: Some tricks can make it easier to go Christmas shopping when money is tight
The Washington Post: Trying to apply will power “should be your last resort,” he said. Much better is to stay away from the mall in the first place, “and it will be much easier to
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In Pursuit of the Perfect Gift? It’s a Lot Closer Than You Think
The New York Times: Traditionalists and etiquette mavens are complaining, but the rest of us can thank social scientists this season. They have come up with experimental evidence to support three revolutionary rules for people
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Awakening Your Inner Materialist
The Huffington Post: I don’t see myself as especially materialistic, and you probably don’t see yourself that way either. The fact is, I don’t know anyone who actually takes pride in acquiring more and more
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Why It Really Is Better to Give Than to Receive
The Wall Street Journal: The Beatles famously sang money can’t buy love. But can it buy happiness? Satisfaction? Appreciation? These questions surfaced in my mind the other day as I raced to finish—um, I mean
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What to Expect from Retailers This Holiday Season
U.S. News & World Report: So far, most signs point to a very merry holiday season for retailers and shoppers alike. Early numbers from the National Retail Federation (NRF) show that shoppers spent almost $400
