Although money alone won't make us happy, money can buy happiness if we use it properly.

Many of us chase things like higher-paying jobs, promotions, windfalls and status hoping that once we're there we'll finally be happy.

The basics of personal finance are quite simple, yet many of us struggle to get a good relationship with money.

Treating money differently can cause us to make mistakes when it comes to our money. Knowledge of this can help us make better decisions.