We’re always hearing that money can’t buy happiness, but it’s pretty apparent that most people don’t agree with that statement. A new survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Happy Money finds:
- 65% of Americans do indeed believe that money can buy happiness.
- A big reason is because many feel having money can help them achieve certain big milestones, including:
- Being able to buy a home or apartment (52%)
- Being able to pay for their child’s education (48%)
- Being able to afford the perfect gift for a friend or loved one (45%)
- And it doesn’t necessarily have to be something big, with the average person saying they spend about $53 a week on things that make them happy.
- But those aren’t the only ways money can buy happiness. Other purchases that bring people joy include:
- A monthly cleaning service (41%)
- A month-long family vacation (40%)
- A spa day (29%)
- A book club subscription (28%)
- More specifically, the survey asked people to share some recent purchases that brought them joy and happiness. They include:
- “My first car.”
- “My German Shepherd puppy."
- “A Disney cruise.”
- “My house.”
- “Pizza and chicken.”
- “Buying all the essential needs of my family: a home, good food, quality insurance."
- “Paying off my loans.”
- “My wedding.”
Source: SWNS Digital