[enraged_camel]

It absolutely can. Even without the categories the author tracked, a decrease in overall financial anxiety leads to an increase in happiness, which perhaps culminates with the point where one no longer needs to work in order to live.

[lbotos]

I think a lot of people realize that "decreasing financial anxiety" would help with happiness, but I think for many, the first step is an honest look at expenses and understanding where their money goes. That always seems like the blocker.