Post #1133224
2026-04-13 16:57 UTC
1/4 "The hill I will die on: Yes, money can buy you happiness – if you spend it right
…Free time is part of a growing number of basic human needs that have become more or less commodified, and under whatever wacky stage of capitalism we’re currently at, more money equals more time to pursue your interests and ultimately find meaning in life."
~ #EleanorMargolis
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/11/hill-i-will-die-on-many-can-buy-you-happiness
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@phanecak@mastodon.social 2026-04-13 16:57
2/4 "In my experience, more disposable income has always meant greater happiness. Obviously, financial stability (a rare and beautiful thing for a freelance writer) reduces stress, but it also makes your world bigger. In 2023, a study by psychologists at Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania found that those with higher incomes are generally happier, although if you’re unhappy for reasons that aren’t money-related, you probably can’t buy your way out of that."