Money shapes our lives in ways we often do not realise.
It influences our emotions, relationships and even our sense of self-worth.
From how we spend to how we feel about our earnings, research has uncovered surprising insights that challenge common beliefs.
Here are some of the most eye-opening discoveries about money and the human mind (edited and updated with new studies in August 2026).
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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean
Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean