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Can Money Buy Happiness?

Yes. But you might be surprised by the ways you should spend it.

Harvard professor Michael Norton and co-author Elizabeth Dunn have a new book out, Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending, that details the research on the 5 best ways to turn your dollars into lasting smiles. What are they?

1) Buy Experiences

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2) Make It A Treat

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3) Buy Time

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4) Pay Now, Consume Later

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5) Invest In Others

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More from Michael Norton’s TEDx talk here:

To learn more check out Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending.

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This piece originally appeared on Barking Up the Wrong Tree.

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