Buy More Time
Spending money on services that buy more free time, such as a house cleaner or repairman, could be worth the cost. “If we spend our money to open up more ‘free’ hours in the day, we can spend our time enjoying the things in life that both empirical and anecdotal evidence suggests make us happy,” Sonja Lyubomirsky, author of “The Myths of Happiness,” told Prudential.
That time you’re not cleaning or making repairs around the house can give you free time to spend with loved ones, go for a hike, read a book or volunteer — all of which could make you happier.