Do you need money to be happy?
As the saying goes, "Money can't buy happiness". Or can it? Having a sufficient amount of money can certainly reduce stress, but having an excess won't make you happier than anyone else.
So, can money buy happiness or not? Here are some ideas to help you think about it.
Money can buy a limited amount of happiness.
Studies have shown that yes, having enough money to meet your needs and those of your family brings happiness. People who live in poverty tend to be less happy than those who have their needs met. Being able to pay your bills and having enough to get by financially will help you feel happy.
Too much money does not equate to too much happiness.
However, having more money than you need will not make you happier. Money and happiness are not proportional. Someone with enough money to buy a big house and several cars will not necessarily have more happiness than another individual with exactly what they need.
