Instruction: Does money make you happy?

Response: The short answer is no. It makes it more convenient but does not make people inherently happier. Also, the more you try to acquire money and focus on it, the less happy you become because there is never enough. On average, people want about 15-20% more money than they currently have. Additionally, folks with less money but who live in close-knit communities are among the happiest and most satisfied with life.