The new science of spending comes to a surprising conclusion .How we use our money may as much or more than how much we’ve got it. Money spent on experiences , rather than material goods,more happiness. Imagine that you wake up tomorrow morning to$1 million under your bed .What would you do that cash? The money will probably make you think about one thing all else---- yourself. A large amount of research reveals that money our selfish sides. We willmuch on what that money can do for us alone. Perhaps you are imagining buying a faster car, or even a new house. But studies show thatgoods often fail to deliverhappiness. Fortunately ,our ongoing researchmany ways to get more happiness from every dollar you spend .Changing how you spend money can increase your happiness. But making theseneeds to challenge some of our ideas of spending. It’s hard not tobuying a house as a wise investment. But research shows it brings very little happiness. A study in the United States found that homeowners , on average ,were no happier than. So, working hard to save money for a house might not be such a good idea it means spending less time with your families and friends. And dozens of studies show that people get more happiness from buying than material things. Experimental purchases—such as trips ,concerts and special meals –are moreconnected to our sense of self. And experiences come with one more. They tend to bring usto other people , but more often, material things are enjoyed.So social contacts are important to mental and physical health.