I’m pushed for time today so instead want to post some links I’ve been reading lately. I want to talk about one first though.
The Perfect Salary for Happiness: $75,000 – WSJ
This is about a study’s conclusion that once people hit $75,000 in income they feel content. It’s an arbitrary number because what really matters is a magic number for wealth, not income. Let’s redo the study so we can know the magic number for wealth.
Here’s the rest:
Does Driver’s Ed. Lead to More Car Crashes? – Freakonomics
How Much to Put in Your Emergency Fund – NY Times Bucks Blog
The MPG Illusion is confusing to car buyers – even after someone explains it – Nudge
Fee-Only Financial Advisors Can Be Biased Too – Oblivious Investor
Size of Lottery Doesn’t Matter, Winners Declare Bankruptcy – Consumerism Commentary
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