Most people cringe to see the words money and happiness in the same sentence, and rightfully so.

Money doesnt equal happiness.

you’re free to, however, use money in a way that satisfies your own values.

To find those values, it helps to consider your happiest moments.

The number-crunching becomes an exercise in accumulating more happiness rather than accumulating more money.

Your happiness becomes the purpose behind your financial plan.

The numbers are just the muscle that helps you get there.

This is sort of like our previously mentioned suggestionto answer why when drafting financial goals.

For more detail, check out the full post below.

When Are You Happiest?| Mom and Dad Money viaRockstar Finance

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