materialism

What happens when the things we use to define ourselves go missing?

• By Sam Riches

New research suggests people spend their money on material goods out of the belief that, compared to experiential purchases such as vacations, they provide better value for their money.

• By Tom Jacobs

New research finds materialistic people are less happy in large part because of their lack of gratitude.

• By Tom Jacobs

New research finds residents of well-to-do neighborhoods—especially those who are younger and relatively poorer—tend to spend compulsively and manage their money unwisely.

• By Tom Jacobs