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You’ve likely heard someone say that “money can’t buy happiness.” And while the wizened sentiment certainly holds its weight in certain situations, and happiness as a passing emotion does possess its own mystical quality, there are certain purchases that stand a greater chance than others for delivering you some momentary joy. 

At least that’s what people in this AskReddit thread are contending. You be the judge. 

Choice Is Key.

Reddit screenshot about how amazing it is that money can buy choice.
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The sentiment about how we’re not supposed to live under the amount of stress that so many of us do on a daily basis is on point. 

Ah, The Old ‘Forgetting To Leave.’

Reddit screenshot about how Barcelona is an amazing place to visit.
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Travel is one of those luxuries in life that can all at once take us but for a while outside of our ever preoccupied minds, and almost let us live a new life of adventure for a while. 

It’s The Simple Things.

Reddit screenshot about how simply not being homeless is enough for happiness.
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It’s terribly easy to take for granted how much of a gift it is to be able to turn in for the night in a warm home with a roof over your head. 

Rice Cookers For The Win.

Reddit screenshot about how a rice cooker can bring happiness.
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It takes nothing short of mindful mastery to properly cook rice without a rice cooker, so naturally this made the list. 

Don’t have a rice cooker? You can also use an Instant Pot to cook rice.

Never Underestimate The Catharsis Of Music.

Reddit screenshot about how music can be cathartic.
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While the learning curve can be testing at times, the rewards that meet one along the way as they go about learning how to play the piano are many in number. 

Apparently, Lasik Is A Game-Changer.

Reddit screenshot about how Lasik surgery was game-changing for someone.
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While not for everyone, it does sound like Lasik can be a profound life-enhancer. 

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We Do Spend A Lot Of Time In Beds.

Reddit screenshot about how a nice bed can promote happiness.
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With the right financial resources, investing in a nice bed is just one of those purchases that pays for itself in the long run. 

Time, The Ever Priceless Commodity.

Reddit screenshot about how having more services gives you more invaluable time.
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This is definitely a solid point. Certain services can literally buy you back time, and at this point, time is yet one of those things we simply can’t buy back. 

Plus, Gaming PCs Are True Works Of Art Nowadays.

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Seriously though, when you take a look at some of the gaming PCs being made available nowadays it’s astounding how rapidly they’ve evolved. 

Seriously, The Emergency Fund Is A Mood Booster.

Reddit screenshot about how having more money in the bank can give you peace and happiness.
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Simply having a nest egg or emergency fund is enough to bring you that ever sought after peace of mind. Knowing that if things were to go south with the job or some other facet of your life, that you’d be able to dip into a pool of sufficient resources to cover yourself can literally put a smile on your face. 

Meet the Writer

Matt has spent the last 8 or so odd years as both a writer and editor in Seattle and Brooklyn, where he is now based. He loves escaping the tirelessly fast pace of the “Mad Apple” that is NYC by taking walks and runs through parks where he’s able to catch up on the latest tea about society from the city’s ever chatty, always hungry, occasionally rabid, pigeons. When he’s not taking his urban nature strolls, or dutifully combing the deepest rabbit holes of the internet to find the content that’s worth sinking your mind’s teeth into, he’s likely holed up at a dark-lit dive bar with a book and/or some friends, or just easily he could be on the hunt for the next addition to his steadily growing plant family.