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Use Your Money to Buy Happier Time

Jan 29, 2019 · 25m
AI Summary
  • Harvard professor Ashley Whillans' research shows that spending money to outsource negative experiences like housework or long commutes significantly increases happiness
  • People often underinvest in time-saving purchases despite strong evidence that buying time improves relationships and overall well-being
  • Strategic reallocation of spending toward time-saving services can deliver outsized happiness gains compared to other purchasing patterns

Guests on This Episode

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Ashley Whillans
3 podcast appearances

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