Money & Happiness
By Lynda Liu
Money Quiz Your answers According to Alan Manevitz, M.D., a professor of psychiatry at Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York City, who works with families on issues relating to wealth, here's what your score means: 0-1 "yes" answers Money is not very important to you, nor is it related at all to your happiness. Experts say there's a link between spending, overeating and stress. Read on for advice on how to find other means (besides buying or bingeing) for getting what you want and need.
Answer yes or no to the following:
* Do you believe that money can buy you happiness?
* Do you go shopping when you're anxious, sad or bored?
* Do you believe money can get you the things you want?
* Do you spend money to feel better about being on a diet?
* If you had more money, would people think better of you?
2–3 "yes" answers You have a sense that money is important and believe that it could be the route to happiness.
4–5 "yes" answers You have an unrealistic belief that money will solve your problems.
