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Money can’t buy love. but happiness maybe.

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Money might not buy love, but a new study suggests that it is more strongly related to happiness than some people think — particularly when people compare their income with someone else’s.

Writing in the journal Psychological Bulletin, researchers describe an association between people’s subjective socioeconomic status — how they perceive their own income, education, and occupation standing in comparison with others — and happiness.

That association, they say, is significantly larger than the connection between people’s objective socioeconomic status — as measured by income and educational attainment — and their level of happiness.

“ There is a conventional wisdom in social science that relationships and experiences are more important than money in producing happiness,” said co-author Michael Kraus , associate professor of organizational behavior at the Yale School of Management. “But we found that when people consider their wealth relative to others, there is a stronger association between money and happiness.”

The study, which was led by Jacinth Tan, an assistant professor of psychology at Singapore Management University, contradicts decades of social science research that shows a weak relationship between money and happiness, particularly in wealthy societies, the authors say.

“ The size of the relationship we observed in our study has policy implications in the sense that lawmakers must acknowledge that the relationship between money and happiness remains consequential and cannot be ignored,” said Kraus. “Policy considerations that help people obtain good jobs and protect people from financial ruin during this pandemic may have an added benefit of improving people’s happiness.”

The new research was motivated by an apparent disparity in previous research that has showed weak links between income and happiness and the idea that many people actively seek out prestigious jobs and higher status, the authors say. Moreover, as inequality has increased in some societies (including the United States), overall happiness has declined. That outcome wouldn’t be expected if wealth and material resources were inconsequential, the researchers say.

This gap between research findings and observation suggests the possibility that objective measures, such as income, do not adequately capture the influence of money on happiness, the researchers said. They wanted to test the idea that happiness is more dependent on what people  think  they have compared with others than how much they  do  have.

For the study, the researchers performed a meta-analysis of 357 different studies that have examined questions related to associations between objective and subjective measures of socioeconomic status and people’s subjective wellbeing — their sense of happiness and life satisfaction. Collectively, those studies involved data from more than 2.3 million participants gathered in publicly available datasets, such as the World Values Survey, as well as in private datasets.

In their analysis, the researchers applied the MacArthur Scale of Subjective Status — a 10-rung ladder in which people indicate their perceived social status — to test the association between comparative resources and happiness. Their findings suggest that that social comparison is an important driver of how much money or material resources will increase happiness.

The researchers also found that the effect of social comparison was stronger in countries, such as Singapore, with high population density. This finding makes sense, the researchers say, since there often is greater competition for resources in places where population density is high.

Tan pointed out that social comparison can lead to unhappiness when a person determines their status compares less favorably to others. She cited a quote attributed to Mark Twain: “Comparison is the death of joy.”

“ Our findings also suggest that improving from past levels of material resources alone is insufficient for increasing happiness,” she said. “Even if people today are earning higher wages or attaining higher educational levels than their parents or compared to 10 years ago, there is going to be limited impact on their happiness if they are not doing at least as well as, if not better than others at the present. In people’s minds, social mobility is not simply the ability to ascend one’s own socioeconomic ladder, but also to ascend the ladder of the broader, collective society.”

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Money can't buy happiness, a neuroscientist explains why

We all need enough funds to cover our basic needs, but beyond that the connection between wealth and wellness is less clear.

Dean Burnett

"Money can’t buy you happiness" is either a widely accepted insight or a tired cliché. Is it right , though? Scientifically speaking, the answer is… mixed.

A recent study carried out at the University of Bath has once again looked at the relationship between income and happiness .

It seems that, up to a point and within a specific set of circumstances, money can buy happiness. But beyond that, the relationship between money and happiness becomes much looser and uncertain.

What makes us happy?

At the most immediate and fundamental levels, the things that make us happy, or at least the provoke a positive, reward response in our brains, are those that satisfy our basic biological needs. Put simply, we humans, living organisms, need many things to ensure our survival, such as food, water, air, sleep, and security. Our brain recognises these things as being ‘biologically significant’, so if we obtain them, we experience a sense of reward.

Because the human brain can make intuitive and abstract leaps, it can easily recognise that receiving money means we can now more easily obtain food/water/shelter etc. This, as a study carried out by the Wellcome Trust in 2007 found, can be both rewarding and motivational , two things that could fall under the umbrella of happiness.

However, this doesn’t mean ‘more money’ automatically means ‘more happiness’. Money may be recognised by our brains as biologically significant, but there’s an upper limit on how rewarding even biologically significant things can be. For example, eating food can often be pleasurable, but at some point you’ll be sated, after which point eating more causes actual discomfort. Same with drinking. Even things like shelter and security; build too many barriers around yourself and you can feel isolated and oppressed.

There’s also the phenomenon of habituation, where the fundamental parts of our brains learn to not react to things that occur predictably and reliably. As evidenced in a 2011 study carried out by Dr Ruth Krebbs at Ghent University, this is why things that are novel, as in surprising and unexpected, are often more rewarding than familiar things .

In many cases, the same thing happens with money. Receiving your regular pay is reassuring, but receiving unexpected money, even if it’s much less, often makes you much happier.

Also, when we actively and tangibly need it for our survival, obtaining money is very rewarding. But when we go beyond that point, when we’re ‘financially secure’ as they say, money can still be rewarding, but it’s power to make you happy is significantly reduced , a study carried out at San Francisco State University found. More psychological, experience-based stimuli (e.g. travelling, forging new relationships, helping others etc.) have a greater ability to make you happy.

Granted, in the modern world you usually need money to do all those things too, but this ultimately means money’s link to happiness is more indirect, as a means to an end, rather than directly rewarding in its own right.

Is there a threshold amount of money that can make us happy?

That there’s a certain cut-off amount of money where it stops making people has a lot of implications, particularly in the present day. With much talk of wage stagnation, rising prices, and trials of universal basic income becoming increasingly common, the question of how much money people need to be happy is an increasingly salient one.

Unfortunately, there can be no easy answer, at least not one that applies to all people equally, because the factors that determine how much money is ‘enough’ for security and happiness are highly subjective, and vary considerably from person to person.

Some people feel they’d be happy for life with surprisingly modest sums, others don’t think they’d ever feel they had ‘enough’ money. Studies carried out by researchers at the University of Bath have also found that these significant variations are even more apparent when you compare people from different cultures , suggesting the link between money and happiness is at least as much learned as it is ‘innate’.

But even within the same capitalist culture, people’s ideas about financial security can differ drastically, with people who have ample money sometimes being much less happy than those with far less money because they have more worries about.

Can too much money make us unhappy?

This introduces another factor; money can make you unhappy . Or reduce happiness in other ways. Studies have shown that being paid to do something you enjoy can make you less motivated to do it, suggesting it actively reduces potential happiness. This would explain why people are often reluctant to turn a hobby into a job, or actively regret doing so.

Also, in our modern world, money is not static. If we have more money than we strictly need, we don’t hoard a big pile of gold coins in our spare room like modern-day dragons. Money is fluid, often intangible, and typically ends up being tied up with things like investments, stocks, properties, savings accounts, and more.

All these things are subject to the whims of politico-economical factors and more, meaning the person whose money it is has less control over it and less certainty than if they’d gone for the ‘big pile of gold’ option. Loss of control and uncertainty are two reliable sources of stress and unhappiness for the human brain.

Ultimately, rather than “money can’t buy you happiness”, it might be better to say “money can buy you safety and security”, and these things make it easier for us to be happy. But there’s no direct one-to-one relation between money and happiness, and how it affects us ultimately depends on who we are and how we’ve been raised.

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Why Money Doesn't Buy Happiness

According to kahneman and deaton, money doesn't buy happiness. why not.

Posted August 25, 2022 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk

• It's often said that money doesn't buy happiness, and, in a 2010 study, Kahneman and Deaton show that it doesn't.
• Nevertheless, most people apparently think that it does.
• Kahneman and Deaton found that "emotional well-being" is associated with social interaction rather than with higher income.

The old saw “money can’t buy happiness ” is often used, mostly by people who don’t have much, as a challenge to the importance of wealth in human society. But is it true? Does more money really not make people happier?

In a 2010 study, Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton set out to answer this question. They explored two aspects of what’s known as “subjective well-being.” Importantly, they made a distinction between emotional well-being and life evaluation. Emotional well-being is defined as “…the emotional quality of an individual’s everyday experience—the frequency and intensity of experiences of joy, fascination, anxiety , sadness, anger , affection that make one’s life pleasant or unpleasant." Life evaluation “refers to a person’s thoughts about his or her life.” Here is what they found:

In the present study, we confirm the contribution of higher income to improving individuals’ life evaluation, even among those who are already well off. However, we also find that the effects of income on the emotional dimension of well-being satiate fully at an annual income of ∼$75,000… (Kahneman and Deaton, 2010, p. 16490).

In other words, getting more money makes us think our lives are better, but doesn’t make us feel any better.

To be sure, not having enough money negatively affects our emotional well-being. But once we have enough (about $75,000 in 2010), having more doesn’t positively affect it. So, while we think our lives would be better if we got a raise or hit the lottery jackpot, we’d be no happier than we were before the windfall. Now that’s interesting. Money really doesn’t buy happiness.

But why not? We think that Kahneman and Deaton’s distinction between life evaluation and emotional well-being might provide an answer.

Evolution of Emotional Well-Being

The emotions of well-being the authors identify—joy, fascination, anxiety, sadness, anger, affection—evolved over hundreds of thousands of years in hunter–gatherer bands. There was no money in these bands, of course, and, as we’ve noted in previous blogs, it was more important to use possessions as gifts than hold on to them. Well-being was having enough to eat and interacting with the other members of the band—hunting, gathering, quarreling, fighting, telling stories, dancing, healing.

However, since the agricultural revolution, human history has been in large part the story of acquisition—more land, money, possessions, power. Today, acquisition messages are all around us: Buy more and better things, get a higher-paying job. These messages address post-agricultural thinking but ignore ancient emotional needs.

Thinking about how your life is going or will go is another creation of our old friend and nemesis the neocortex. Given the obvious advantages of wealth and power after the agricultural revolution, the cortex turned them into ideas, things to aspire to, goals . Moving up was good, whether it made you happy or not.

As more and more opportunities to move up were created by the industrial revolution and the market economy, more and more people could rise. It was great to have enough—enough money, enough to eat, and a place to live. And it felt good to rise and have more status.

A Moving Goal

Unfortunately, there was an unintended consequence: The goal kept moving. There was always a better position, a better salary, higher status. Thinking about well-being became associated with making more money. When Donald Trump was asked about what money meant to him, he said “Money was never a big motivation for me, except as a way to keep score.” He didn’t mention happiness.

So, here we humans are, stuck again between ancient emotions and an environment that pushes us to achieve and acquire. As Kahneman and Deaton note in their study, when asked the question, “What made you happy yesterday,” most people emphasized time with family and friends, taking care of a relative, working on a project with others, etc. When asked what they thought would make them happier, most said, “Having more money.”

Kahneman, D. and Deaton, A. 2010. “High Income Improves Evaluation of Life, But Not Emotional Well-Being.” PNAS. September 21, 2010, vol. 107, no. 38, pp. 16489-16493.

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More Proof That Money Can Buy Happiness (or a Life with Less Stress)

When we wonder whether money can buy happiness, we may consider the luxuries it provides, like expensive dinners and lavish vacations. But cash is key in another important way: It helps people avoid many of the day-to-day hassles that cause stress, new research shows.

Money can provide calm and control, allowing us to buy our way out of unforeseen bumps in the road, whether it’s a small nuisance, like dodging a rainstorm by ordering up an Uber, or a bigger worry, like handling an unexpected hospital bill, says Harvard Business School professor Jon Jachimowicz.

“If we only focus on the happiness that money can bring, I think we are missing something,” says Jachimowicz, an assistant professor of business administration in the Organizational Behavior Unit at HBS. “We also need to think about all of the worries that it can free us from.”

The idea that money can reduce stress in everyday life and make people happier impacts not only the poor, but also more affluent Americans living at the edge of their means in a bumpy economy. Indeed, in 2019, one in every four Americans faced financial scarcity, according to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The findings are particularly important now, as inflation eats into the ability of many Americans to afford basic necessities like food and gas, and COVID-19 continues to disrupt the job market.

Buying less stress

The inspiration for researching how money alleviates hardships came from advice that Jachimowicz’s father gave him. After years of living as a struggling graduate student, Jachimowicz received his appointment at HBS and the financial stability that came with it.

“My father said to me, ‘You are going to have to learn how to spend money to fix problems.’” The idea stuck with Jachimowicz, causing him to think differently about even the everyday misfortunes that we all face.

To test the relationship between cash and life satisfaction, Jachimowicz and his colleagues from the University of Southern California, Groningen University, and Columbia Business School conducted a series of experiments, which are outlined in a forthcoming paper in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science , The Sharp Spikes of Poverty: Financial Scarcity Is Related to Higher Levels of Distress Intensity in Daily Life .

Higher income amounts to lower stress

In one study, 522 participants kept a diary for 30 days, tracking daily events and their emotional responses to them. Participants’ incomes in the previous year ranged from less than $10,000 to $150,000 or more. They found:

• Money reduces intense stress: There was no significant difference in how often the participants experienced distressing events—no matter their income, they recorded a similar number of daily frustrations. But those with higher incomes experienced less negative intensity from those events.
• More money brings greater control : Those with higher incomes felt they had more control over negative events and that control reduced their stress. People with ample incomes felt more agency to deal with whatever hassles may arise.
• Higher incomes lead to higher life satisfaction: People with higher incomes were generally more satisfied with their lives.

“It’s not that rich people don’t have problems,” Jachimowicz says, “but having money allows you to fix problems and resolve them more quickly.”

Why cash matters

In another study, researchers presented about 400 participants with daily dilemmas, like finding time to cook meals, getting around in an area with poor public transportation, or working from home among children in tight spaces. They then asked how participants would solve the problem, either using cash to resolve it, or asking friends and family for assistance. The results showed:

• People lean on family and friends regardless of income: Jachimowicz and his colleagues found that there was no difference in how often people suggested turning to friends and family for help—for example, by asking a friend for a ride or asking a family member to help with childcare or dinner.
• Cash is the answer for people with money: The higher a person’s income, however, the more likely they were to suggest money as a solution to a hassle, for example, by calling an Uber or ordering takeout.

While such results might be expected, Jachimowicz says, people may not consider the extent to which the daily hassles we all face create more stress for cash-strapped individuals—or the way a lack of cash may tax social relationships if people are always asking family and friends for help, rather than using their own money to solve a problem.

“The question is, when problems come your way, to what extent do you feel like you can deal with them, that you can walk through life and know everything is going to be OK,” Jachimowicz says.

Breaking the ‘shame spiral’

In another recent paper , Jachimowicz and colleagues found that people experiencing financial difficulties experience shame, which leads them to avoid dealing with their problems and often makes them worse. Such “shame spirals” stem from a perception that people are to blame for their own lack of money, rather than external environmental and societal factors, the research team says.

“We have normalized this idea that when you are poor, it’s your fault and so you should be ashamed of it,” Jachimowicz says. “At the same time, we’ve structured society in a way that makes it really hard on people who are poor.”

For example, Jachimowicz says, public transportation is often inaccessible and expensive, which affects people who can’t afford cars, and tardy policies at work often penalize people on the lowest end of the pay scale. Changing those deeply-engrained structures—and the way many of us think about financial difficulties—is crucial.

After all, society as a whole may feel the ripple effects of the financial hardships some people face, since financial strain is linked with lower job performance, problems with long-term decision-making, and difficulty with meaningful relationships, the research says. Ultimately, Jachimowicz hopes his work can prompt thinking about systemic change.

“People who are poor should feel like they have some control over their lives, too. Why is that a luxury we only afford to rich people?” Jachimowicz says. “We have to structure organizations and institutions to empower everyone.”

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The age-old question, “Can money buy happiness?” has sparked countless debates among philosophers, economists, and psychologists. While some argue that wealth is a key contributor to happiness, others believe that happiness lies in intangible aspects of life.

The Power of Wealth

Money, undeniably, holds power. It provides the ability to afford basic necessities, luxuries, and experiences. It can help in eliminating stressors like debt and financial instability, which are often associated with unhappiness. From a utilitarian perspective, money can indeed buy happiness as it facilitates access to goods and services that can improve quality of life.

The Limitations of Money

However, the relationship between money and happiness is not linear. Beyond a certain income level, additional wealth does not equate to increased happiness. This is known as the ‘Easterlin Paradox’. Also, an overemphasis on wealth can lead to materialism, which has been linked to decreased well-being and increased mental health issues.

The Role of Intangible Aspects

While money can provide comfort and security, it cannot buy intangible aspects such as love, friendship, health, or peace of mind. These aspects, according to many psychologists, are the true essence of happiness. They provide a sense of belonging, purpose, and contentment that money cannot procure.

In conclusion, money can buy temporary happiness by providing comfort, security, and experiences. However, it falls short in procuring lasting happiness that is often found in intangible aspects of life. Thus, the pursuit of wealth should be balanced with the pursuit of intangible aspects to achieve holistic happiness.

500 Words Essay on Can Money Buy Happiness

The question, “Can money buy happiness?” is a popular one. Many people think that having more money means being happier. But is that really true? Let’s explore this idea in a simple way.

Money and Basic Needs

Firstly, money is important because it helps us meet our basic needs. It allows us to buy food, clothes, and a place to live. Without money, we would struggle to survive. In this way, money can bring a certain level of happiness. It provides comfort and security, which are key to feeling satisfied in life.

Money and Material Possessions

Secondly, money can buy material things. This includes toys, gadgets, cars, or even vacations. These things can make us feel happy for a while. But after some time, the excitement fades. We start to want newer, better things. This is called the “hedonic treadmill.” It means that buying stuff only brings short-term happiness. Over time, we get used to what we have and want more.

Money and Relationships

Thirdly, let’s consider money and relationships. Money can help us do nice things for others. We can buy gifts for friends or donate to those in need. This can make us feel good about ourselves. But, money can’t buy true friendship or love. These are based on trust, understanding, and shared experiences. They can’t be bought with money.

Money and Happiness: The Real Picture

So, can money buy happiness? The answer is not straightforward. Money can buy things that make life more comfortable and enjoyable. But it can’t buy everything. It can’t buy love, good health, time, or peace of mind. These things are often the most important for true happiness.

Research shows that after a certain income level, more money doesn’t equal more happiness. This level is enough to meet basic needs and some wants. Beyond that, more money might not make a big difference in how happy you are.

In conclusion, money can buy some forms of happiness, but not all. It’s important to remember that the best things in life aren’t things. They are experiences, relationships, and good health. These can’t be bought with money. So, while money is important, it’s not the only path to happiness. It’s just one piece of the puzzle.

Remember, happiness comes from within. It’s about being content with what you have, not what you don’t have. It’s about enjoying the simple things in life. And most importantly, it’s about being true to yourself and your values.

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Money Can’t Buy Love, But Here’s What Can

New research proves that couples should spend money to increase quality time spent together..

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After the shopping buzz around the holiday season fizzles out, Valentine’s Day is a much-needed boost for businesses, which bombard consumers with gift ideas for spoiling their loved ones. But as it turns out, no box of chocolates or bouquet of roses can outweigh the ultimate bliss of time spent together, according to new research from Harvard Business School.

Previous research  by assistant professor of business administration Ashley Whillans indicated that spending money on time-saving purchases can increase individual happiness. To figure out the secret to happy relationships, detailed in a new working paper, Whillans surveyed more than 3,000 individuals who were married or in marriage-like relationships and who spent money on time-saving purchases. One couple paid movers $200 to handle the labor and time-intensive task of moving all their belongings from their old apartment into a new one. Another couple outsourced their laundry to a service that handled the tiresome washing and folding for between $40 and $50 a visit. But Whillans found that it wasn’t simply the act of minimizing the number of chores that led to relationship bliss. For example, moving to a professionally managed apartment and therefore no longer needing to mow the lawn isn’t enough to bring couples closer together. Only when couples consciously elect to turn the time saved from outsourcing a task into quality time spent together—by going out to the movies or cooking dinner together—does Whillans’s study show a positive correlation between outsourcing chores and relationship satisfaction.

The study also found that couples who elected to spend part of their income on time-saving measures were more resilient when it came to dealing with the inevitable conflicts associated with any committed relationship. “It’s sort of like a social-support idea,” Whillans says. “If you’re stressed, a healthy coping response can be to seek out a friend or family member to help you deal with that stress. Time-saving purchases are like another kind of social support––maybe your in-laws are coming over and the house is a mess, so you need a cleaner. Or maybe you and your partner are both working really hard and don’t have time to clean. We find that when couples respond to those kinds of stressors by purchasing support, they experience greater relationship satisfaction.”

 She warns, however, that time-saving purchases are not the be-all-and-end-all key to relationship satisfaction. The benefits of time-saving purchases appear primarily when couples are faced with controllable stressors, such as too much laundry to fold. When faced with an uncontrollable stressor, such as a death in the family, couples who spend their money instead on distracting, uplifting experiences––a dinner date, a short vacation––are likely to be happier.

 Of course, hiring cleaners, signing up for a laundry service, or outsourcing lawn-mowing can all end up costing much more than material gifts. Ximena Garcia-Rada, a doctoral candidate in marketing, has good news for couples who wish to achieve higher degrees of relationship satisfaction but have limited disposable income. Based on research done by working with Brierly professor of business administration Michael Norton, Garcia-Rada posits that relationship rituals are highly valuable in and of themselves. The researchers define a ritual as a task that is repeated over time, but continues to have symbolic meaning for the couple. Bringing one’s significant other coffee every day doesn’t count if he or she takes that coffee for granted, but going to the movies together every Friday night can establish a romantic ritual. Garcia-Rada says that her preliminary findings have interesting implications for the commonly held notion that scheduling intimacy is less romantic: “Couples who actually schedule time to cuddle, for example, end up developing a ritual to do so. That indicates a commitment to the relationship, and commitment is a key driver to satisfaction.” 

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Does Money Buy Happiness? Here’s What the Research Says

March 28, 2023 • 5 min read.

Reconciling previously contradictory results, researchers from Wharton and Princeton find a steady association between larger incomes and greater happiness for most people but a rise and plateau for an unhappy minority.

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The following article was originally published on Penn Today .

Does money buy happiness? Though it seems like a straightforward question, research had previously returned contradictory findings, leaving uncertainty about its answer.

Foundational work published in 2010 from Princeton University’s  Daniel Kahneman  and Angus Deaton had found that day-to-day happiness rose as annual income increased, but above $75,000 it leveled off and happiness plateaued. In contrast, work published in 2021 from the University of Pennsylvania’s  Matthew Killingsworth  found that happiness rose steadily with income well beyond $75,000, without evidence of a plateau.

To reconcile the differences, Kahneman and Killingsworth paired up in what’s known as an adversarial collaboration, joining forces with Penn Integrates Knowledge  University Professor  Barbara Mellers  as arbiter. In a new  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences  paper , the trio shows that, on average, larger incomes are associated with ever-increasing levels of happiness. Zoom in, however, and the relationship becomes more complex, revealing that within that overall trend, an unhappy cohort in each income group shows a sharp rise in happiness up to $100,000 annually and then plateaus.

“In the simplest terms, this suggests that for most people larger incomes are associated with greater happiness,” says Killingsworth, a senior fellow at Wharton and lead paper author. “The exception is people who are financially well-off but unhappy. For instance, if you’re rich and miserable, more money won’t help. For everyone else, more money was associated with higher happiness to somewhat varying degrees.”

Mellers digs into this last notion, noting that emotional well-being and income aren’t connected by a single relationship. “The function differs for people with different levels of emotional well-being,” she says. Specifically, for the least happy group, happiness rises with income until $100,000, then shows no further increase as income grows. For those in the middle range of emotional well-being, happiness increases linearly with income, and for the happiest group the association actually accelerates above $100,000.

Joining Forces to Ask: “Does Money Buy Happiness?”

The researchers began this combined effort recognizing that their previous work had drawn different conclusions. Kahneman’s 2010 study showed a flattening pattern where Killingsworth’s 2021 study did not. As its name suggests, an adversarial collaboration of this type — a notion originated by Kahneman — aims to solve scientific disputes or disagreements by bringing together the differing parties, along with a third-party mediator.

Killingsworth, Kahneman, and Mellers focused on a new hypothesis that both a happy majority and an unhappy minority exist. For the former, they surmised, happiness keeps rising as more money comes in; the latter’s happiness improves as income rises but only up to a certain income threshold, after which it progresses no further.

To test this new hypothesis, they looked for the flattening pattern in data from Killingworth’s study, which he had collected through an app he created called Track Your Happiness. Several times a day, the app pings participants at random moments, asking a variety of questions including how they feel on a scale from “very good” to “very bad.” Taking an average of the person’s happiness and income, Killingsworth draws conclusions about how the two variables are linked.

A breakthrough in the new partnership came early on when the researchers realized that the 2010 data, which had revealed the happiness plateau, had actually been measuring unhappiness in particular rather than happiness in general.

“It’s easiest to understand with an example,” Killingsworth says. Imagine a cognitive test for dementia that most healthy people pass easily. While such a test could detect the presence and severity of cognitive dysfunction, it wouldn’t reveal much about general intelligence since most healthy people would receive the same perfect score.

“In the same way, the 2010 data showing a plateau in happiness had mostly perfect scores, so it tells us about the trend in the unhappy end of the happiness distribution, rather than the trend of happiness in general. Once you recognize that, the two seemingly contradictory findings aren’t necessarily incompatible,” Killingsworth says. “And what we found bore out that possibility in an incredibly beautiful way. When we looked at the happiness trend for unhappy people in the 2021 data, we found exactly the same pattern as was found in 2010; happiness rises relatively steeply with income and then plateaus.”

“The two findings that seemed utterly contradictory actually result from data that are amazingly consistent,” he says.

Does It Matter Whether Money Can Buy Happiness?

Drawing these conclusions would have been challenging had the two research teams not come together, says Mellers, who suggests there’s no better way than adversarial collaborations to resolve scientific conflict.

“This kind of collaboration requires far greater self-discipline and precision in thought than the standard procedure,” she says. “Collaborating with an adversary — or even a non-adversary — is not easy, but both parties are likelier to recognize the limits of their claims.” Indeed, that’s what happened, leading to a better understanding of the relationship between money and happiness.

And these findings have real-world implications, according to Killingsworth. For one, they could inform thinking about tax rates or how to compensate employees. And, of course, they matter to individuals as they navigate career choices or weigh a larger income against other priorities in life, Killingsworth says.

However, he adds that for emotional well-being money isn’t the be all end all. “Money is just one of the many determinants of happiness,” he says. “Money is not the secret to happiness, but it can probably help a bit.”

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Can Money Buy Love and Happiness?

Money is everything, but it’s also not everything.

We know… That’s a little confusing, but hear us out.

We love and need money. Whether we like it or not, our world revolves around it, both on a planetary and individual level. Though money both prompts and funds most of our life choices, there are also non-economic elements; things like health, purpose, love, peace, and happiness within the human experience that motivate us to behave in certain ways. Though they are separate from money, and are achievable without, achieving these non-economic goals can be, and typically are, integrated somehow with having money.

Since it’s Valentine’s Day, many of us have love and happiness on our minds, as those factors seem to be associated quite a bit — especially this time of year.

And, since we’re advocates of strong personal finances, it seems prudent to discuss money’s role in achieving these important goals.

Money and Dating

Most of us want to have lots of money, love, and happiness. For the single population especially, one or all of these elements could be missing or in need of improvement. So, can money buy love and happiness?

The answer is: yes and no.

According to one study , money can buy happiness. Money buys happiness when used to purchase free time, e.g. a vacation, certain days off, and having more time to explore oneself and one’s interests. Removing (even temporarily) or reducing daily time stresses can increase happiness. Since “time is money”, cash is typically involved in buying time.

So, sure, money can and does buy happiness, but only to do a degree. Another study  on the relationship with money and happiness determined that higher income  is associated with less daily sadness, but not more daily happiness.

“Money buys freedom from worry about the basic things in life” ( Psychology Today ); it creates circumstances that induce happiness, but it is not completely fulfilling.

Unlike happiness, research does not show that money is able to purchase love itself. However, according to an article by Psychology Today , money might not be able to buy  love, but it can increase the chances of love.

There are two reasons why:

1. Attraction

There are two genres of money-related attraction.

First, there are those who are attracted to people with money. Money makes life easier. For those who seek stability or a comfortable lifestyle, money is an attractive element that can eventually lead to a loving relationship.

Next, there are those who are attracted to similarity (most people). Studies show that not only are we more attracted to those who are similar to us, but also to those with whom we share similar attitudes and habits about money. Essentially, we are hard-wired to be attracted to financially compatible partners . This makes sense because money habits are related to personality traits , and strong couples tend to have compatible personalities.

2. Favorable Circumstances

Money generates circumstances that are more favorable to love such as stability and lack of concern over basic needs.

Dating Big Picture

Money, in fact, cannot make you fully happy or fall in love, but that it can help you get there. So, if you’re single, here are some tips to help you attract what else you’re seeking.

• Maintain or build your income.
• Develop good financial habits and budgets.
• Seek those who do, too.
• Buy happiness in stability, free time, and life experiences.

Good luck out there. Love is in the air!

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Money can buy happiness: Here's how much you need and how to spend it, according to a financial therapist

• Money can buy happiness up to a point — studies indicate emotional well-being rises with income up to about $75,000.
• Researchers have also found that experiences make people happier because they enhance social relationships and are a bigger part of one's identity.
• Spending money on experiences or items that align with your values can increase your potential for happiness.
• This article was  medically reviewed  by  Alisa Ruby Bash , PsyD, LMFT, in Malibu, California. 

You know the phrase: money can't buy happiness. It turns out, that's not entirely true. Money can buy a certain degree of life satisfaction, depending on how much wealth you have and how you spend it. 

Research shows that emotional well-being rises along with income, up to a point. A 2010 study looked at surveys of 450,000 Americans and found that participants with higher incomes reported higher emotional well-being, up to an annual income of $75,000. After that, it drops off. 

Beyond simply having money, here's why being able to meet your basic needs, enjoying life experiences, and having social ties are also important factors for satisfaction and happiness in life.

Basic Needs

Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW , a financial therapist and author of "The Financial Anxiety Solution" says an annual income of $75,000 may not be the threshold for everyone. Being able to meet basic needs like food, housing, and healthcare are top priorities.  Then, the amount of satisfaction derived from income varies depending on factors like the cost of living in your area and your personal interests.

"The data is pretty clear that when we can financially take care of ourselves, our mental health is better," says Bryan-Podvin. "It's stressful to be on the grind all the time."

In fact, according to the CDC , adults living below the poverty level were three to four times more likely to have depression than adults living at or above the poverty level. 

The ability to meet basic needs without working multiple jobs also means you are more likely to have time for your friends and family, which is important for happiness. A Harvard study , which started in 1938 and tracked hundreds of men for nearly 80 years, collected data on both physical and mental well-being. The researchers found that close relationships, more than money or fame, keep people happy throughout their lives. 

Experience vs materials

Once you cover basic needs, whether money buys happiness may depend on what you spend it on, says Bryan-Podvin. 

There is a common theory that spending money on experiences will make you happier than spending money on material objects. Some studies back this up. A 2014 review found that experiences make people happier because they enhance social relationships, are a bigger part of one's identity, and are less likely to be compared to other people's experiences. 

A poll of more than 2,000 millennials in 2014 found that 78% prefer spending money on experiences or events compared to a material object. It's not just millennials. The same poll found that consumer spending on experience and events is up 70% since 1987. 

For some people, though, it may be buying a tangible item that brings the most happiness. "What research shows is if we have a very strong affinity for something, then we do get a lot of happiness out of buying that thing," says Bryan-Podvin, who gives the example of someone passionate about cars. 

When money doesn't buy happiness

One reason more money doesn't always equal more happiness is a tendency for what Bryan-Podvin calls "lifestyle creep." Meaning that when you are making more money, your expenses often go up.

For instance, you may end up spending money on things like a country club membership or dinners at more expensive restaurants. If this is happening, you may not feel like you don't have enough money even though you are making a substantial salary.  

Happiness also depends on how much you have to work to make that money. "You might be pulling in $300,000, which sounds great in theory, but if you are working 80 hours a week and can't enjoy the money you are earning, then what is the point?" says Bryan-Podvin. 

Bottom line

How much money a person needs to be happy varies. Happiness may depend on how much money is required to cover your own basic needs and what brings you joy personally.

For one person, that might be season tickets to the Yankees. For someone else, it might be a massage once a month or a new pair of running shoes. 

Ultimately, money can increase the potential for life satisfaction, depending on how you spend it. If you spend money on experiences or items that align with your values, you will increase your happiness, says Bryan-Podvin.

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1) Write a persuasive speech on " Money can't buy love or...

1) Write a persuasive speech on " Money can't buy love or...

1) Write a persuasive speech on " Money can't buy love or happiness" 

2) Write a persuasive speech on " Why Islam is a peaceful religion."

3) Write a persuasive speech on " Should college education be free for everyone?."

Your speech should be between 600 - 1000 words, contain 3-8 main points, including quotes, reflect internal harmony of ideas, and provide a variety of references from authoritative sources to support your arguments.  Remember that your objective for this speech is to inform, share or impart facts, not personal opinions, teach and/or demonstrate. 

Last, but not least, make sure to include a Bibliography or Reference page of three authoritative sources or more. The page can be in MLA or APA format. 

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Persuasive Speech: "Money Can't Buy Love or Happiness"

Ladies and gentlemen,

Today, I stand before you to shed light on a topic that is often misunderstood and neglected in our fast-paced, materialistic world: the notion that money can't buy love or happiness. In a society fixated on wealth and possessions, it is crucial to understand that true happiness and love cannot be purchased. I will present compelling arguments and authoritative sources to support this claim and encourage us all to seek genuine sources of happiness and love that transcend material possessions.

Introduction:

Wealth and possessions can provide temporary pleasures, but they fail to fill the void in our hearts and souls. As Charles Dickens wisely said, "Annual income of twenty pounds and annual expenditure of nineteen six result in happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pounds ought and six, result misery." This quote exemplifies that happiness lies not in the amount of money we possess but in our ability to manage our desires.

Main Points:

The Hedonic Treadmill Effect:

Numerous studies have shown that once our basic needs are met, increases in wealth do not lead to long-term increases in happiness. This phenomenon is known as the "hedonic treadmill." As we adapt to new levels of wealth, our expectations rise, and we find ourselves no happier than before. For instance, research by Diener and Biswas-Diener (2002) found that while financial well-being does have a positive correlation with happiness, the correlation is much weaker than the one between other factors, such as social relationships and happiness.

The Pursuit of Materialism vs. Experiences

Material possessions can bring fleeting moments of joy, but the happiness derived from experiences is far more profound and lasting. According to a study by Gilovich, Kumar, and Jampol (2014), people who spent their money on experiences rather than material possessions reported higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction. This is because experiences provide lasting memories, whereas material possessions can lose their allure over time.

The Impact of Wealth on Relationships

Money can create a power dynamic in relationships and lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. Research published in the Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy by Dew (2008) found that financial conflicts were a leading predictor of divorce, highlighting the detrimental effects of prioritizing money over emotional well-being. When money becomes the primary focus, the emotional connection in relationships can suffer, leading to unhappiness.

Love Transcends Material Wealth:   

Love is an emotional bond that goes beyond the material world. A study by Acevedo, Aron, Fisher, and Brown (2011) in the National Academy of Sciences revealed that feelings of love activate the brain's reward system, distinct from the brain's response to monetary rewards. This reinforces the idea that love is an intrinsic human emotion that is not tied to external factors like money. Love is a source of happiness that cannot be bought or sold.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, money cannot buy love or happiness. Genuine happiness comes from within, from nurturing our relationships, pursuing meaningful experiences, and finding contentment in the little things. While money is necessary to meet our basic needs, focusing solely on material wealth can lead us astray from the true sources of joy and fulfillment. Let us remember that love and happiness are not commodities to be purchased but treasures found in our hearts and our connections with others.

As we move forward in our lives, let us strive to prioritize love and happiness over material wealth, foster harmonious relationships, and cherish the intangible moments that bring true joy.

References:

Diener, E., & Biswas-Diener, R. (2002). Will Money Increase Subjective Well-Being? Gilovich, T., Kumar, A., & Jampol, L. (2014). A wonderful life: experiential consumption and the pursuit of happiness Dew, J. (2008). Debt change and marital satisfaction change in recently married couples Acevedo, B. P., Aron, A., Fisher, H. E., & Brown, L. L. (2011). Neural correlates of long-term intense romantic love

(Bibliography in APA format)

Persuasive Speech: "Why Islam is a Peaceful Religion"

In today's world, where misunderstandings and misconceptions often cloud our judgments, I stand before you to shed light on the peaceful nature of Islam. It is essential to separate the actions of a few individuals from the teachings of a religion that encompasses over a billion followers worldwide. Through this speech, I aim to present evidence from authoritative sources, dispel misconceptions, and demonstrate that Islam promotes peace and harmony among its adherents and with others.

Islam, derived from the Arabic word "salam," which means peace, is a religion that emphasizes peaceful coexistence and mutual respect. Unfortunately, the actions of a minority have led to misconceptions about Islam, overshadowing its core teachings of peace and understanding.

The Quranic Emphasis on Peace

The Quran, the holy book of Islam, highlights peace as a central theme. It encourages Muslims to be peacemakers and maintain peaceful relations with others. As the Quran states, "And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth easily, and when the ignorant address them harshly, they say [words of] peace." (Quran 25:63). This verse exemplifies the Islamic call for responding to hostility with peaceful words and actions.

The Prophet Muhammad's Example:

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is considered the perfect example of how Muslims should lead their lives. He demonstrated exceptional patience, forgiveness, and mercy even in the face of adversity. Numerous instances in his life showcase his commitment to peaceful resolutions and the avoidance of violence whenever possible. As narrated in Sahih Muslim, the Prophet Muhammad said, "Do not harbor grudges against one another, nor jealousy, nor enmity, and do not show your backs to one another, and be, O slaves of Allah, brothers."

Tolerance and Coexistence in Islamic History:

Throughout history, Islamic societies have been known for their tolerance and coexistence with people of different faiths. For instance, during the Islamic Golden Age, Muslims, Christians, Jews, and others lived in harmony, fostering intellectual and cultural exchanges that laid the foundation for human progress. Professor John L. Esposito, a renowned scholar of Islam, affirms this in his book "Islam: The Straight Path," where he explains the historical context of peaceful coexistence within Islamic civilizations.

Rejection of Extremism:

Extremism and violence are antithetical to the teachings of Islam. Scholars and religious leaders worldwide have consistently condemned acts of terrorism, clarifying that such actions violate the principles of Islam. They emphasize the importance of understanding religion in its proper context and rejecting misinterpretations used to justify violence. In "Islam: The Basics," Professor Colin Turner echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the peaceful core of Islam and the need to challenge misrepresentations.

In conclusion, Islam is a religion that champions peace, understanding, and compassion. Its core teachings and historical examples promote peaceful coexistence with people of all faiths and backgrounds. While it is essential to address the actions of a few individuals who commit violence in the name of Islam, it is equally crucial to recognize that they represent a tiny minority and do not represent the vast majority of Muslims.

As we strive for a more inclusive and harmonious world, let us reject stereotypes and misinformation about Islam and instead embrace the true essence of this peaceful religion. By promoting dialogue, empathy, and education, we can foster mutual respect and understanding, paving the way for a world where diversity is celebrated and peace prevails.

Quran 25:63 Sahih Muslim Esposito, J. L. (1998), "Islam: The Straight Path." Turner, C. (2014). "Islam: The Basics."

Persuasive Speech: "Should College Education Be Free for Everyone?"

Today, we gather to discuss a topic of utmost importance: the accessibility of college education. The question on the table is whether college education should be free for everyone. In this speech, I will present compelling arguments and authoritative sources to argue that providing a free college education is not only feasible but also beneficial for individuals, society, and the economy as a whole.

Higher education has become a critical determinant of a person's success and the prosperity of a nation. However, the rising costs of college education have created barriers for many aspiring students. By making college education free, we can unlock the potential of countless individuals and contribute to a more equitable and prosperous society.

Equal Access to Education:

Education is a fundamental right, and making college education free ensures that it is accessible to all, regardless of their financial background. When education is a privilege reserved for the wealthy, we perpetuate social and economic inequality. As Nelson Mandela once said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Providing free college education empowers individuals to uplift themselves and their communities.

Boost to the Economy:

A well-educated workforce is crucial for economic growth and innovation. Countries that invest in higher education and make it affordable experience a more skilled and adaptable workforce, leading to increased productivity and competitiveness in the global market. According to a report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), countries with higher levels of education attainment have stronger economies and lower unemployment rates.

Reduction of Student Debt Burden:

Student loan debt has reached unprecedented levels, burdening graduates with long-term financial stress. By making college education free, we can relieve students of this crippling debt, allowing them to invest in their future, buy homes, and start families without the fear of overwhelming loan payments. This not only benefits individuals but also the economy, as debt-free graduates can contribute more to consumer spending and investment.

Investment in Human Capital:

Education is an investment in human capital. By providing free college education, we invest in our nation's intellectual and innovative potential. Educated individuals contribute to society, engage in civic responsibilities, and drive advancements in various fields. As President John F. Kennedy once said, "Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education."

Return on Investment:

Critics argue that free college education would be too expensive for governments to sustain. However, studies show that the benefits of an educated workforce far outweigh the costs. According to a report by The Hamilton Project, for every dollar invested in college education, the return is nearly $4 in higher future earnings and increased tax revenues. This positive return on investment can help fund other essential public services and initiatives.

In conclusion, providing a free college education is not only a feasible option but a necessary step toward creating a more inclusive, prosperous, and forward-thinking society. By ensuring equal access to education, we empower individuals to reach their full potential, strengthen the economy, and invest in the future of our nation.

As we move forward, let us remember that investing in education is an investment in the collective future of our society. By making college education free for everyone, we set a precedent for progress, social mobility, and a more equitable world.

Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report on Education and Economic Growth The Hamilton Project: "The Economic Value of College Majors"

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Persuasive Speech: "Should College Education Be Free for Everyone?" This speech advocates for accessible college education and its benefits for individuals and society. The introduction highlights the importance of education and the barriers posed by rising costs. The main points present a well-rounded argument backed by authoritative sources. Equal access to education is addressed, emphasizing education as a fundamental right. The economic benefits of an educated workforce are discussed, citing reports from the OECD. The impact of reducing the student debt burden on individuals and the economy is explored. The investment in human capital and its role in societal progress are highlighted. Data supports the return on investment from free college education. The conclusion reinforces the necessity of free college education for an inclusive and prosperous society.

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