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FreeJoe

(1,039 posts) Tue Jan 14, 2014, 09:25 PM Jan 2014

How much is enough? [View all]

A coworker told Mr that he has seen studies that show that one income reach a certain point, earning more doesn't translate to more happiness. He said that more income make people happier until they make about 75,000/yr. What do you think?

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How much is enough? [View all] FreeJoe Jan 2014 OP

Nope pipoman Jan 2014 #1

I've seen reputable studies on the same thing. This was probably two years ago and it was 60k. I okaawhatever Jan 2014 #2

It depends a lot on how many people that income is supporting LiberalEsto Jan 2014 #3

Forget the exact amount FreeJoe Jan 2014 #4

Honestly, I have no idea. Wish I did. LiberalEsto Jan 2014 #5

I think your coworker should never earn more than $75k. cherokeeprogressive Jan 2014 #6

that has to be hard to measure hfojvt Jan 2014 #7