http://www.gizmag.com Can money make us happy if we spend it on the right purchases? New research suggests buying life experiences rather than material possessions leads to greater happiness. The study demonstrates that experiential purchases, such as a meal out or theater tickets, result in increased well-being because they satisfy higher order needs.en gizmag.com http://www.gizmag.com/experiences-greater-happiness/10941/#comment-79657 http://www.gizmag.com/experiences-greater-happiness/10941/#comment-79657 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 02:18:28 -0500 http://www.gizmag.com/experiences-greater-happiness/10941/#comment-961 http://www.gizmag.com/experiences-greater-happiness/10941/#comment-961 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:30:44 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/experiences-greater-happiness/10941/#comment-877 http://www.gizmag.com/experiences-greater-happiness/10941/#comment-877 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:53:55 -0600