Making Sense of Cents: Ep. 4 – If You Are Happy, Are You Successful?

According to The Happiest People Alive, If You Are Happy, Are You Successful?Show more

Economists propose ~$75k is the yearly max income for happiness. I would bump this up to ~$250k per year for coastal city residents to account for higher living expenses.

Since a lower to middle-class income in San Francisco is equivalent to an upper-class income in middle America or most Sun Belt states, this is a financial precaution to follow.

Whatever the golden target may be, it has to work for you and not become obsessive, but rather just a goal. After your basic needs are met and you feel secure, happy, loved, and supported, your happiness will slowly plateau after every materialistic item you buy.

Read the full article here: https://medium.oneatticus.com/according-to-the-happiest-people-alive-if-you-are-happy-are-you-successful-8df5eb237a3