• sooper_dooper_roofer [none/use name]@hexbear.net
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    11 months ago

    Millennials probably just live in the city

    you really can’t be materially comfortable living in a US city unless you make a few hundred thousand

    half of zoomers are under 18 so their opinion on money doesn’t count

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    11 months ago

    The first word that comes to mind when people think about financial happiness is freedom, followed by security and relief,

    … isn’t just about reaching a far-out net worth – it’s achieved by addressing money milestones like being able to pay bills on time (67%), living debt free (65%), affording everyday luxuries without worry (54%), and owning a home (45%)…

    73% of Americans saying they’re experiencing financial stress

    Most Americans believe that money can buy happiness, but it amounts to more than net worth: 71% of Americans believe that “having more money would solve most of my problems” and 59% of Americans say money can buy happiness – though just 17% say financial happiness is reaching a certain net worth. Most associate happiness with on-time bill payment (67%) and a debt-free status (65%). For 44% of Americans, including 58% of Gen Z and 55% of Millennials and Gen X, financial happiness means having a good work/life balance.

    A majority say contentment is not having to rely on anyone else financially (87%), being able to withstand unexpected financial needs (87%), and the ability to financially take care of loved ones (84%).

    It seems like “happiness” as defined by this article is: not being stressed out by financial issues, being able to absorb unexpected financial emergencies, and having some pocket money to occasionally spend on things that aren’t really necessary but its just nice to be able to indulge in occasionally.

  • Juice [none/use name]@hexbear.net
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    11 months ago

    Millennials know the secret. Whenever anyone asks you “how much,” you think of a number and triple it. If your answer doesn’t make the other person literally gag, then you aren’t asking for enough.