This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Spending Money To Maximize Happiness

In a study published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology in April 2011, researches assert that “If money doesn't make you happy, then you probably aren't spending it right”

Based on their findings, the researchers suggest several different principles to help you get more happiness out of each dollar you spend. 

Today…I’m talking about how one of those principles: delaying gratification can increase the happiness factor of how you spend money.