In the face of a recession that boasts close to 10 percent unemployment, 1.5 percent personal bankruptcy per annum, mass foreclosures and little sign of letting up anytime soon, the question of mental health, and in particular, happiness, seems more vital than ever. And new UVA research suggests that when it comes to spending your money, experiences, rather than stuff, is what’ll turn that frown upside down. Read the cover story here, and don’t forget to leave comments.
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