Published 11/21/2023 8:15:00 p.m.

6 in 10 Americans believe money can buy happiness: the price is $1.2 million, according to new research

A majority of Americans believe that money can buy happiness, with 72% of Millennials and 67% of Gen Z agreeing, according to Empower research.
On-Time bill payment, being debt-free, affording luxuries, and owning a home are associated with a "Return on Happiness," as indicated by 67%, 65%, 54%, and 45% of respondents respectively.
Economic pressures such as inflation, rising costs, interest rates, and student loans are negatively impacting Americans' sense of prosperity.

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Times of India

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Washington Times

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New York Post

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CBS News

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The Hill

Here’s how much money Americans say it takes to be happy

If money can buy happiness, the average person thinks it can be bought for just over $1 million, according to a new poll. A study published by financial planner Empower found more than half of Americans, 59 percent, said they believe money can buy happiness. And if it does, they say it costs around $1.2 million. …

11/21/2023 8:15:00 p.m.·Washington, United States

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