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Can Money Buy                                                                                                                                                      Can Money Buy







               Happiness?                                                                                                                                                         Happiness?















                                                                                                                                                             he  link  between  income  and  happiness  is  like  a
                                                                                                                                                             rollercoaster ride through the complexities of life.
                                                                                                                                                    T Research paints a picture where a thicker wallet
                                                                                                                                                    often comes with a brighter smile. Yet, this story isn’t a
                                                                                                                                                    one-size-fits-all saga.



                                                                                                                                                    Picture  this:  as  incomes  soar,  so  does  reported  happi-
                                                                                                                                                    ness—no surprise there. But here’s the plot twist—there’s a
                                                                                                                                                    point where the joy ride levels off. Once the bills are paid,
                                    Answer:Kind                                                                                                     bring as much bliss. Hold your applause for money; it’s
                                                                                                                                                    and the basics are covered, the extra dollars might not


                                                                                                                                                    not a solo act. Job satisfaction, maintaining a work-life
                                         Short
                                                                                                                                                    balance, weaving social connections, and staying in tip-
                                                                                                                                                    top health—these supporting characters also play a vital
                                                                     Off                                                                            role in the happiness script. And it’s not just about dol-


                                                                                                                                                    lars and cents; cultural influences add their own flavour.
                                                                                                                                                    In some corners of the world, the richness of community
                                                                                                                                                    ties and a sense of purpose might outshine the glitter of



                                                            Manal Bello Explains it all on page 11                                                  a fat paycheck.
                                                                                                                                                    In this narrative, each person is the author of their own

           From the                                                                                                                                 happiness  story.  While  income  has  a  role,  it’s  not  the
                                                                                                                                                    lead actor. It’s more like part of a diverse ensemble, each
           BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING                                                                                                                    playing their unique tune in the symphony of happiness.”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      BELLO MANAL
           FACULTY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     YEAR 11 CONGO





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