Who wouldn’t want a bigger paycheck? Everyone has bills, and greater financial security certainly makes them easier to pay. But the peace of mind that comes from having more money in your pocket can generate other unforeseen issues. New research shows that getting richer might come with a hidden personal cost.

Research published in Psychological Bulletin explored how paychecks and personalities shape each other. The results are a mixed bag. Making more money pays off in some ways and leaves a deficit in others. So what is it about money that “changes everything”?

The study behind the surprise

Researchers at The Chinese University of Hong Kong pooled data from 11 long-running studies covering more than........

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