They say money can’t buy happiness, but let’s be honest, they say a lot of things – and they’re not always right. When it comes to income, scientists say there actually is an ideal yearly amount we can earn to feel emotionally content and satisfied – and believe it or not, if you have too much money, you may actually start creeping back into unhappy territory.
This is how much money you need to be happy, according to science
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