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It seems that purchasing happiness might actually be possible.

According to a report by Felecia Wellington Radel, around 59% of Americans believe that the ultimate sign of success is happiness, which includes having the financial means to buy joyful experiences and items.

A recent survey asked participants to identify their top three measures of success. To find out how they ranked these factors, check out the complete story.

An Increase in Holiday Shoppers

Although Black Friday didn’t see the massive crowds and long lines of previous years, the total number of shoppers visiting stores and shopping online this holiday season has come close to setting new records.

Leading up to the Thanksgiving weekend, stretching from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday, the National Retail Federation projected that 183.4 million consumers would make purchases both in stores and online, as reported by Betty Lin-Fisher.

Here are the actual figures that emerged.

📰 A recommended read 📰

As we approach the end of 2024, we’re highlighting some of our favorite articles from our team. To kick things off, we present a piece by Jessica Guynn.

What does the workday look like for remote and hybrid employees?

They often boast about high productivity levels, claiming fewer distractions without office gossip or long commutes.

However, a survey conducted in 2024 revealed new insights into how remote workers truly utilize their time. Here’s a hint: their activities aren’t exclusively dedicated to creating white papers or PowerPoint presentations.

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