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Can Money Buy Happiness? Money and Need Satisfaction
Although everyone desires to be happy, the pathways people choose are varied (and not always successful). People frequently believe that making more money will increase their happiness. However, although the United States economy has grown steadily since the 1950’s, happiness … Continue reading →
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