Can money buy happiness

This website posts the results of an interesting poll conducted by Harris of 2000 adults.

It’s interesting that the generations agree on the required annual salary to be happy, with the exception of the Millennials.  Boomers (1946 to 1964) are at or nearing retirement, so may be making that much or stable in retirement.  Gen Z (1996 to 2012) are very early in their careers, so may be in college or unsure about careers.  The survey was only people over 18, so kids in school didn’t count.  Gen Z has an amazingly realistic annual salary requirement for people who may still be on their parent’s health insurance and cell phone plan.

What went wrong with the Millennials (1981 to 1996)?  They aren’t making anywhere near the salary they require to be happy.  Way off.  The oldest, at 42 years old are mid-career, and should have a good idea what is realistic.  The youngest, at 27 years old, should be early in a career, but haven’t bought a house.  They should be developing some sense of what’s coming up, but apparently not.  At that age, it’s difficult to imagine that something amazing will happen to significantly increase their financial situation.  Are they all resigned to never being happy?

That website has many other interesting results.