Money can buy a lot, but can it buy happiness? This is a question that philosophers, economists, scientists and storytellers have puzzled over for some time; and if it can, then does more money make you even happier?
According to Prof Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, director at the University of Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre there is a definite link between money ... Show More
Today
Can men get breast cancer?
Figures from Cancer Research UK show that there are an average of nearly 57,000 new breast cancer cases detected each year in the country. It’s the most common form of cancer, accounting for 15% of all cases. While the vast majority of breast cancer cases are in women, there are ... Show More
5m 5s
Today
Could the 12-12-12 method help you declutter your home?
Ever since the 1960s, the minimalist movement has been captivating art and interior design enthusiasts. It’s all about simplicity, emphasising a return to the essentials, and encouraging us to let go of our attachment to material things as far as possible. If you tend to struggle ... Show More
5m 7s
Sep 2022
Can Money Buy Happiness? (Here’s the Truth)
Money and happiness aren’t directly correlated, but they are intertwined. Some believe that once they have a large, pie-in-the-sky amount of money, they will finally be happy. Others are working towards a more specific retirement number they hope will bring happiness. How can you ... Show More
39m 54s
Jun 2017
Happiness and Money: What the Research REALLY Shows.
<p>Happiness. It's what so many of us yearn for. We think it's the center of a good life. And, even though, we're often told otherwise, we believe happiness can be bought, a least a certain amount of happiness.</p><p>So, what is the truth? What does the research show? Can money b ... Show More
35m 5s
Sep 2025
How Much Money Do We Need to Be Happy?
This week, Sim dives into the surprising science of money and happiness, breaking down why earning more doesn’t always mean feeling more fulfilled. She unpacks common myths, from the salary “sweet spot” to why comparing ourselves to others keeps us stuck in financial anxiety. Wit ... Show More
19m 43s
Jul 2024
Does Money Buy Happiness?
We’ve all heard the phrase, “money doesn’t buy happiness.” But, Elizabeth Dunn, a professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, says that isn’t necessarily true. She sits down with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent, to talk abo ... Show More
32m 59s