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Does money make you happy?
#7930388 - 01/25/08 03:29 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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Let me re-phrase... Not having money makes me unhappy. It sucks when you cant go out with your friends because you have absolutely no money. I'm stuck at home because I cannot afford going to a bar, or going to the movies, or playing pool or getting food etc. Sorry, I needed to vent. I need a job. I need a life
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: danlennon3]
#7930392 - 01/25/08 03:30 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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yes.
very happy.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: danlennon3]
#7930393 - 01/25/08 03:30 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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its not the money that makes me happy, its the security.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: mycopsycho]
#7930399 - 01/25/08 03:31 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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actually maybe its buying shit that makes me happy
i like having nice things and taking care of them (electronics, etc)
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: danlennon3]
#7930400 - 01/25/08 03:31 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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I'm with you man. I mean I'm already "happy" but having money would definitely make me happier lol
It just sucks being broke all the time and not being able to get the things you need but hopefully this will change soon
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: Mocha Bear]
#7930413 - 01/25/08 03:34 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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Having money is nice but I am not unhappy without it. Money just improves quality of life and lets me buy more things.
Usually somewhat expensive things that I use up fairly quickly.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: Mocha Bear]
#7930416 - 01/25/08 03:34 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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Thank god pool plays for itself. The only thing I need money for is beer. Otherwise I can go without.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: Bandersnatch]
#7930460 - 01/25/08 03:41 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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I'm 18 and I've been wise enough with the money I've earned to put it away and avoid excessive spending; I've saved almost ten grand, and if I follow through with my current projects over the next two or three years, I should be sitting on a $50,000-$60,000 nest egg. Consequently, I don't have much of a desire for more money, because I don't spend it anyways, but when I'm in my mid-twenties, stuck in debt and poor as Hell, money will probably make me very happy.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: danlennon3]
#7930601 - 01/25/08 04:09 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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danlennon3 said: Let me re-phrase... Not having money makes me unhappy. It sucks when you cant go out with your friends because you have absolutely no money. I'm stuck at home because I cannot afford going to a bar, or going to the movies, or playing pool or getting food etc. Sorry, I needed to vent. I need a job. I need a life
It definitely opens up more oppurtunities to be happy, but it's a juggling act trying to exploit any of it without inviting bullshit.
Pros and Cons, you know.
Someone backed into my parked 2 month old car and took off. It didn't do much, but it really changed how I felt about my car. Probably didn't happen because they thought I was rich, but they damn sure didn't leave any info or ins.
Worst part about it is that the problems you have change when you get money. You never realize the schemeing nature of people until you have something they want, be it money or whatever. It changes you and especially how others are around you.
Consumer mentality can kick in pretty easy, too. Depressed? Go buy something at one of those expensive stores where the clerk knows you by name and kisses your ass. Works, but doesn't last.
Don't tell anyone about your success. They either don't care or will hate your for it.
Pretend you don't have any money and don't expect it to fix any problems other than financial and you'll be much much happier.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: Cowgold]
#7930604 - 01/25/08 04:10 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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money definitely helps
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: Cowgold]
#7930620 - 01/25/08 04:12 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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Cowgold said: Worst part about it is that the problems you have change when you get money. You never realize the schemeing nature of people until you have something they want, be it money or whatever. It changes you and especially how others are around you.
Consumer mentality can kick in pretty easy, too. Depressed? Go buy something at one of those expensive stores where the clerk knows you by name and kisses your ass. Works, but doesn't last.
Don't tell anyone about your success. They either don't care or will hate your for it.
Pretend you don't have any money and don't expect it to fix any problems other than financial and you'll be much much happier.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: Atheist]
#7930629 - 01/25/08 04:13 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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Money gets me wasted I like it!
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: danlennon3]
#7930693 - 01/25/08 04:22 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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waking up knowing i can afford to smoke a blunt and buy breakfast from wherever makes me happy i'm sad when i drink oj and smoke a bowl
yeah, having money would lift a huge weight off of my shoulders.. =\
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: Dobie]
#7930697 - 01/25/08 04:23 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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i took a class called the economics of happiness.
the overall finding was that: money increases subjective well-being (happiness) up until a certain level (around $15,000/yr in the US).
i think that figure is a bit off, but 'eh?
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: memes]
#7930720 - 01/25/08 04:26 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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lol wtf can you do with 15 stacks a year other than eat mediocre and stay in a rockstar motel
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: memes]
#7930855 - 01/25/08 04:49 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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I think you are mistaken. Here's a link to the survey:
http://pewresearch.org/pubs/301/are-we-happy-yet
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: Veritas]
#7930887 - 01/25/08 04:56 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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I doubt many unhappy people would agree to take a phone survey.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: Cowgold]
#7931023 - 01/25/08 05:24 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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Scenario: You're walking along and find a $100 bill on the ground. Are you happier than before you found the bill?
Of course. Of course money can make you happy. Money buys food, shelter, clothing, and the aforementioned high tech gadgetry (and the erm...relatively costly expendables). I know there are plenty of unhappy people with lots of money, but if I get nice a raise or something, it's damn sure gonna make my day.
I don't want to live in an expensive house and drive an expensive car right away, but I do look forward to not having to worry about spending too much money on lunch at Taco Bell or something, lol. Part of me can't wait till I'm done with school and will finally be making a good wage.
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Money would make me happy more so than I could be happy now, if I had a lot of money now I would be happier, plain and simple.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: Cameron]
#7931049 - 01/25/08 05:29 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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Cameron said: I'm 18 and I've been wise enough with the money I've earned to put it away and avoid excessive spending; I've saved almost ten grand, and if I follow through with my current projects over the next two or three years, I should be sitting on a $50,000-$60,000 nest egg. Consequently, I don't have much of a desire for more money, because I don't spend it anyways, but when I'm in my mid-twenties, stuck in debt and poor as Hell, money will probably make me very happy.
That is a good start however saving money will not make you rich, investing money will. So you should open up a TD Ameritrade account and get as many PPD stocks on the NYSE as you can. You definitly won't lose money on it but I am counting on what everyone else is saying will happen and they are about to have a burst of extreme growth since the national media campaign and people are starting to see it really works. I am going to buy as much as I can when taxes come in.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: rizingfire]
#7931078 - 01/25/08 05:33 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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Investing in the American economy right now is just a pretty bad idea...
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Are you kidding me? I could have made 20 points in the last week
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Right now is the best time, imo. Lower interest rates and a stimulus package? It's hard to go wrong right now. People be covering their shorts.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: Cowgold]
#7931131 - 01/25/08 05:41 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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Cowgold said: Right now is the best time, imo. Lower interest rates and a stimulus package? It's hard to go wrong right now. People be covering their shorts.
When you lose it all, you can sleep on my couch next to the French banker who lost 7 billion dollars and disapeared
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: Ferris]
#7931142 - 01/25/08 05:44 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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You think it'll be bearish?
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: Cowgold]
#7931374 - 01/25/08 06:26 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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money is a lot like a drug
when you have a lot of it(especially when not expecting it) it'll give you a rush...and most of us spend time chasing after it cause we need it for whatever reason(and want it)
we're stressed when we think we won't have enough
and like all other drugs it can become the main focus in life and take priority over family or whatever else is important in life
true happiness and peace are achieved through relationships and positive actions(amongst other things)...like drugs, money can be conscience numbing
but its not like I can say "we're better off without money so its officially no more, lets focus on all that is good"
u need it to do anything including making a positive difference in the world(and thats not to say that I will but I'd like to hope maybe someday)
what you do with the money you have has a lot to do with wheather it makes you happy or not
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: danlennon3]
#7931466 - 01/25/08 06:48 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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no, but it does help relieve the stresses that the material/commercial world induces
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: danlennon3]
#7931767 - 01/25/08 07:48 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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Money buys me food, shelter, clothes, pot, internet and other luxuries.. which make me happy.
Not having money means no food, sketchy? shelter, and not much luxuries.. which generally makes me unhappy. Although I have gotten by with little to no money, which I probably could not have done without the kindness of others, for which I am eternally grateful. But I do not like to depend on other people or be a burden on anyone.
So I guess you could say money does make me happy.. as much as I hate the whole system behind money.. that is the world we live in, for now.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: Cowgold]
#7931835 - 01/25/08 08:01 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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Cowgold said: You think it'll be bearish?
Not really, just high risk. Timing is key
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: rizingfire]
#7932009 - 01/25/08 08:36 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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rizingfire said: That is a good start however saving money will not make you rich, investing money will. So you should open up a TD Ameritrade account and get as many PPD stocks on the NYSE as you can. You definitly won't lose money on it but I am counting on what everyone else is saying will happen and they are about to have a burst of extreme growth since the national media campaign and people are starting to see it really works. I am going to buy as much as I can when taxes come in.
Yeah, I've been looking into investment options through my bank and online; it's a broad subject, so I'll take my time to make a decision as I have a few years before I acquire most of the money anyways. Thanks for the advice, I'll be sure to check it out.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: Cameron]
#7932172 - 01/25/08 09:04 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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What is a PPD stock?
I did a google search and I am more confused now then before.
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Alan Rockefeller said: What is a PPD stock?
I did a google search and I am more confused now then before.
A stock abbreviation maybe like Google = GOOG
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: Ferris]
#7932264 - 01/25/08 09:23 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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Ferris said:
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Alan Rockefeller said: What is a PPD stock?
I did a google search and I am more confused now then before.
A stock abbreviation maybe like Google = GOOG
I have lost $400 on google stock this week alone. I wonder where that money goes.
Guess I picked a bad time to get into the stock market.
Maybe now that everything is so cheap, it would be a good time to get in.
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Money itself sucks ass. But having it take away having to deal with the problems that come with not having it. As well as being able to go places you want and buy shit you need. In that regard its nice. It's a bit of a paradox - when you lack money you are effected by its absence. Therefore getting plenty of it is the road to being independent from it. Not too much tho, thats a problem on its own.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: The_Ghost]
#7932625 - 01/25/08 10:55 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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The absence of money will make anyone unhappy. Having loads of money won't guarantee hapiness either - if you have to buy friends, buy respect, buy sex, buy attention, then you could be miserable. Money will make you comfortable and allow you to have more experiences, but good relationships will make you happy.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: danlennon3]
#7932742 - 01/25/08 11:22 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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yes it would if i had $100,000 k !!
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What sucks more than being broke and jobless is having a job and having to shell out money every month to probation, drug classes, etc. Its such a tease to touch themoney and then have to give it away.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: danlennon3]
#7932825 - 01/25/08 11:56 PM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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Not having money makes me unhappy.
If you have too little money, it will cause unhappiness. If you have too much money you can donate to a charity and feel good about it 
Many people in the Third World have too little money. They buy a bag of rice each month and thats almost everything they eat. Their kids have round swollen bellies because of protein deficiency edema. Those who can buy a bag of rice each month are the well-off ones 
Your money has to be adequate to pay for the necessities and there should be a little extra for luxuries. You shouldn't go overboard on the latter tho in our consumer society.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: danlennon3]
#7932876 - 01/26/08 12:07 AM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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look at the young stars of hollywood
rich and empty
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: danlennon3]
#7932946 - 01/26/08 12:21 AM (16 years, 7 days ago) |
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danlennon3 said: It sucks when you cant go out with your friends because you have absolutely no money.
i doubt it's as bad as having money but having no friends...or having friends but they never do anything but smoke weed and watch tv.
i've worked at my new job for 3 months and i've saved up $3000, $1000 each month and i plan to continue doing that. it hasn't made me any happier but it has made me want to go somewhere in life. before i had no problem living paycheck to paycheck but now that i have some money, im actually starting to make plans for my future. it basically has motivated me.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: mycopsycho]
#7934649 - 01/26/08 12:01 PM (16 years, 6 days ago) |
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mycopsycho said: its not the money that makes me happy, its the security.
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Fuck yea money makes me happy. I don't need anything or anyone BUT MONEY MONEY MONEY AND MORE MONEY.
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Re: Does money make you happy? [Re: danlennon3]
#7935028 - 01/26/08 01:13 PM (16 years, 6 days ago) |
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No, my thoughts about having money or not having money create my happiness or unhappiness. Money itself is neutral and powerless.
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