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Yes. But not in the way you are thinking about it.
In the WebMD article Unselfish Spending Boosts Happiness, Miranda Hitti reports on a study that examined the connection between money and happiness.
What was the bottom line? Money increased happiness when it was given to others. It didn't matter how much the person earned or how much was given.
Do you want to be happier? Give to help others!
Note: Thanks to my friend Martin for bringing the article to my attention.
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