Admire, Aspire, Acquire

I like the fool, it has an interesting spin on finance, and is good to read. Some finds today:

Admire, Aspire, Acquire. Of all the dreadful straplines encouraging us to lust after consumer goods, this is perhaps the worst that I’ve ever seen. (fool)

Does Wealth Make Us Worse? It’s often said that money can’t buy you happiness. Indeed, according to a new book, too much wealth frequently leads to sadness and disappointment. (fool review of Affluenza)

How I Lived On 10p A Day. On average, we Brits spend £110 for every £100 of take-home pay, which is a recipe for financial ruin. (fool)