This program is made possible by the members and donors to the show for details visit the

membership tab at BestOfTheLifetime.com.

Now, welcome to the award-winning BestOfTheLifetime podcast with Clipsidae from ASAP Science,

the Tom Hartman program, Economic Update with Richard Wolf, the Ralph Nader Radio Hour,

the Institute for Global Labor and Human Rights, Activism for Buy Nothing Day, and The Young

Turks.

While many of us go through life with the pursuit of money on our minds, we're often told

that money can't buy happiness.

But what truth is there in this saying, is there a correlation between money and happiness,

and if so, how can we use it to our advantage?

Humans are very sensitive to change when we get a raise or commission we really enjoy it,

but we adapt at incredible speeds to our new wealth.

Some studies have shown that in North America, additional income beyond $75,000 a year

ceases to impact day-to-day happiness.

In fact, people who win the lottery often report becoming extremely unhappy.

They often end up spending all the money going into debt and experienced ruined social

relationships.

So, surely money can't really buy happiness.

Well, recent studies suggest that the problem may actually be in the way that we spend money.

Instead of buying things for yourself, try giving some of it to other people and see

how you feel.

Studies show that people who spend their money on others feel happier, and while people

...