12 Scientific Findings About The Filthy Rich & Wealthy

While most of us live paycheck-to-paycheck and dream of the day we can pay off our debts and comfortably afford our rent, there’s a mysterious class of super-wealthy people who own superyachts and private jets and look down on lesser millionaires. Who are these strange creatures? How did they get wealthy? Are they any happier than us? We looked to science for answers.
Maybe you have dreams of becoming one of them. Maybe you really like that Bruno Mars “Billionaire” song. Maybe you’re already planning your coin-filled pool. But we implore you to look closer at these financial dreams. Not being poor is definitely good for your health and mental happiness, but how rich is enough? During the pandemic, billionaires add $3.9 trillion to their finances while workers lost $3.7 trillion. Huh? Really makes you think that maybe hard work doesn’t make billions, but labor exploitation does. Maybe that’s just me, though.
People with below-average intelligence are just as likely to be wealthy

Source: ScienceDaily
Only 1/3 of the wealthiest people think kids should have good public schools.

Source: Brookings
No, millionaires aren't moving to low tax states

Source: ScienceDaily
Billionaires are bad for the environment

Source: PopSci
Feeling wealthy doesn't have much to do with the amount of money you have.

Source: ScienceDaily
Wealth can bring life satisfaction if it's viewed as a sign of success

Source: ScienceDaily
Using money to buy time can lead to increased happiness

Source: University of British Columbia
High incomes lead to pride and confidence, but not compassion or gratitude.

Source: APA
People with a higher net worth at mid-life live longer.

Source: Northwestern
Want to play sports in college? You better have wealthy parents.

Source: Human Kinetics Journal
Billionaires

Source: PEW
Billionaires

Source: University of Southampton