Article: Money can buy happiness 'if you spend it wisely'.

Money can buy happiness 'if you spend it wisely'

London, Feb 15 (PTI) -- Money can't buy happiness, they say. But, now a new study has claimed that it can -- provided you spend it wisely.

Researchers have found that people who spend their money on simple experiences, like going to the theatre, dining out or taking adventure holidays, actually tend to be happier with their purchases than those who buy material possessions.

According to lead researcher Professor Ryan Howell of San Francisco State University, "We don't tend to get bored of happy memories like we do with a material object.

"In life experiences, the only thing left ...

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