THE EXACT AMOUNT OF MONEY THAT BUYS HAPPINESS

(February, 2018) Money can buy happiness. But according to research led by Andrew Jebb of Purdue University and published in Nature Human Behavior, it’s not as much as you would think. Using a collection of survey responses from over 1.7 million people spanning 164 countries, he looked at the amount of income needed for both emotional well-being and overall satisfaction with life. They found that the ideal income point is $95,000 for a happy life, and $60,000 to $75,000 for emotional well-being. To break that down, individuals making between $60,000 and $75,000 on a yearly basis are likely to be happy on a day-to-day basis and content with their situation, while those topping $95,000 are generally pleased with their life as a whole. The numbers shift based on the country due to cost of living variables.
* And how much you owe on your credit cards.
* Wow. I am SADLY underhappinessed.
* At my salary, I can barely afford congeniality.
* Andrew Jebb turned in his study and immediately asked for a raise.