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Posted: 1:42 PM Mar 22, 2008
Last Updated: 1:42 PM Mar 22, 2008
Reporter: Sam Provenzano
Email Address: sam.provenzano@wbko.com

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You might not be able to buy happiness, but the way you spend your money can make you a happier person.

According to a new set of studies, people who spend money on others either by giving to charity or buying gifts are happier than those who don't.

The study found that people who gave away as little as $5.00 rated themselves as happier than they did before giving the money away.

Do you feel better when you spend your money on others?

Let me know!

You can either leave a comment underneath this story or e-mail me at sam.provenzano@wbko.com.

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Posted by: Sherman Location: Hart Co on Apr 11, 2008 at 07:13 PM
I see many unhappy individuals that are rich and try to spend everything on themselves. I have done this as well; however, giving to others seems to be the thing! This approach to life seems to last forever < giving to oneself last only a day or two

Posted by: carrie Location: bolling green on Mar 25, 2008 at 02:34 PM
I get great satisfaction when buying for others. i am just as excited to give a gift as to receive a gift ! i agree with the story sam thanks alot its so true!

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 24, 2008 at 01:12 AM
We should all try to spend more on others then on ourselves...if we did more often the world would be a happier place!

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