materialism
The Great Wayne Gretzky Heist
What happens when the things we use to define ourselves go missing?
Study: The Downside of Bargain Hunting
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.
Recipe for a Happy Life: Less Materialism, More Gratitude
New research finds materialistic people are less happy in large part because of their lack of gratitude.
Wealthier Neighborhoods Breed Materialistic Residents
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.