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amother
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 Today at 9:56 am
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I know the questions sounds silly money or something can’t make you happy. But it can definitely make your life more comfortable and easy.
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amother
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Today at 9:57 am
It doesn’t take away having problems. But it definitely makes certain things easier, yes
And not having to stress about money is huge
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OddoneOut1
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Today at 9:59 am
Having money takes away financial stress.
If financial stress is the one thing that is making you unhappy and life is peaches otherwise- having money will make you happy.
If you have money but have many other challenges, you might not be happy.
If you have money with other challenges, but know that G-d is running the world perfectly, you can still be happy
If you don't have money but believe that Hashem is guiding the world and everything that happens is best for you- you can still be happy.
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mha3484
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Today at 10:01 am
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I used to say yes but at this point in my life I know too many wealthy people with deep personal challenges money can never solve.
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amother
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Today at 10:04 am
There have been many threads on this.
Having been in a situation where I was up at 3 AM worrying about the mortgage and now being in a situation in which I can afford to buy anything I need - within reason of course I can definitely say that money made me "happier"
Of course no human being is going to have a life that has no challenges - some worse than others. And there are some challenges that even all the money in the world won't change - like the death of a child.
However, for the most part money can make things easier when things go bad. If you have cancer (for example) you don't have to worry about the cost of all of the things that are necessary to make your life easier as well as being able to afford the best medical treatment.
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amother
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Today at 10:07 am
For me personally I think the answer is yes. In terms that it makes my life more manageable and less stressful.
I don’t have to worry or think twice before buying or paying for something.
I don’t have to stress about housework.
I can make things more convenient for myself overall.
As someone who get easily overwhelmed those are huge benefits.
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amother
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Today at 10:15 am
Having money makes everything EASIER but doesn't make you HAPPY.
The only challenge that can be solved with money is not having it. Every other challenge is still painful no matter how much money you have.
But having money makes every challenge easier compared to the same exact challenge without money. And not having money can turn a small challenge into a crisis.
So your ability to be happy is going to go back to how well you're able to tolerate your challenges and how bad they are.
And my belief from all the people I know is that everybody has major challenges in their life. I don't see that people with a lot of money are spared.
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amother
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Today at 10:22 am
Money is the biggest stress in my life right now, so yes it would make me happier.
I’m pretty happy with my life otherwise. I will still find what to complain about no matter what, because I love kvetching.
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amother
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Today at 10:26 am
| amother Firethorn wrote: | Money is the biggest stress in my life right now, so yes it would make me happier.
I’m pretty happy with my life otherwise. I will still find what to complain about no matter what, because I love kvetching. |
That's what I'm trying to say. I don't know anybody who is rich and doesn't also have a major challenge. I know poor people with major challenges and poor people without them. I don't know any rich people without a major life challenge that money can't solve. Not saying they don't exist but it hasn't been my experience.
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amother
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Today at 10:33 am
We are not macher rich, but very comfortable. Here is how money improves our lives:
1. We can make decisions about school, camp, activities, toys, and clothing for our children based solely on non-monetary factors. Will it be good for them, will they enjoy it, does it fit into our home and routine.
2. Neither my husband nor I feel any need to influence each other's work ethic or career progression. For example, if we were pressed financially, I could see myself being tempted to scrutinize how my husband runs his business, how many hours he works, how much money he reinvests in the business. And he might also be tempted to try to influence how I approach my job, how aggressively I seek raises or promotions, and things like that. But neither of us feels any pressure for the other to earn more.
3. We both spend what we want on whatever we want. I am normal-frugal and he is extra-frugal by nature, so we don't buy anything too crazy. But I don't have to track or consult him on purchases unless they impact him in non-monetary ways, such as replacing a couch that he also sits on.
4. We can support and sponsor things that we would like to see happen in our community.
5. We can help others and be generous with our family members. For example, I have zero concerns over my parents majorly helping a sibling financially, because I don't need their help and don't care how much I inherit. If I was struggling financially, I could see myself scrutinizing it. Same with tzedakah. Besides the causes that we both support enthusiastically, each of us is free to give to tzedakahs that the other might not find as compelling, because there is plenty to go around.
Money definitely isn't everything, but it makes life easier.
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amother
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Today at 10:37 am
There's a saying "money doesn't buy happiness but it paves the path"
And also "it easier to cry in a heated Lamborghini than cry and freeze on a broken bike"
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leah233
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Today at 10:42 am
Everything is probably relative. How much money or how much desperation for money? How difficult are the non monetary problems?
Having a lot of money alone will not make anyone happy when they have many other severe difficulties.
Having moderate difficulties without financial pressures and having moderate difficulties with severe money problems is a different ballpark. It is certainly easier to be happy with moderate challenges when financially you can do what you want.
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amother
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Today at 10:47 am
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money is not so good as its bad not to have it.
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amother
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Today at 10:47 am
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Money won’t make you happy. But it helps.
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amother
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Today at 11:17 am
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I wouldn't say I was unhappy when neither I or my husband had jobs, but it was definitely stressful. BH now we can comfortably cover all our expenses and I do feel the difference, we're less stressed, we can shop for food without overthinking it, etc. But we were happy then, we're happier now
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amother
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Today at 11:18 am
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Money can reduce stress and buy you physical pleasures. But no, if you are unhappy it won't suddenly change that.
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amother
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Today at 11:29 am
Of course not!
Money solves problems, relieves stress, is enjoyable but does not in any way make people happy. There are the top percentage who prove this to no end.
The things in life that make people happy cannot be bought with money. Good loving relationships, meaningful work, health....
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Trademark
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Today at 11:33 am
I once read a study that showed up to a certain amount happiness increases according the more you earn. But once it reaches a certain amount, I don't remember now exactly how much but it wasn't so high, it doesn't make a difference anymore the more you earn.
Once you remove the financial stress and can live a decent life it doesn't really make a difference.
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chanatron1000
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Today at 11:52 am
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All else being equal, having money makes people happier. There are some wealthy people who are not happy because they have problems money can't solve, but there are poor people who also have those same problems, and in addition, they have the problems the wealthy people don't.
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