Do you have “enough” money? A study found that the ideal income for a typical American family to have “emotional well-being” is around $60,000 to $75,000 annually.1Source: Nature Journal of Human Behaviour
In an interview, Warren Buffett said he would be “very happy” with $100,000 a year, despite his billionaire net worth.2Source: CNBC Meanwhile, John Bogle, the pioneer of modern index investing and founder of the Vanguard Index Fund, says “enough” is “one dollar more than you need.” Which I think is also a good definition.
The truth is that “enough” depends on our personal circumstances.
