

Is Flourishing Tied to Financial Freedom? A New Study Reveals Insights (SB1689)
7 snips May 30, 2025
Paula Pant, a personal finance expert and host of Afford Anything, joins Ryan Doolittle, the creator of Try and Ryan and host of the Happiest Retirees podcast. They dive into a new study linking flourishing to factors beyond money, like childhood experiences and community ties. Ryan shares insights from his hobby adventures that enhance retirement joy. They discuss how financial flexibility trumps mere wealth and reveal surprising connections between happiness and religious attendance. Expect heartfelt dialogue and plenty of laughter!
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Youth Flourishing Declines
- Young people are flourishing less now compared to past generations.
- Increased expectations and social media comparison contribute to their dissatisfaction.
Retirement Brings Freedom
- Retirees often feel happier due to increased freedom.
- They can say no without social repercussions, enhancing their joy.
Autonomy Elevates Happiness
- Self-employed and retired people report better flourishing than employees.
- Autonomy and freedom of time greatly increase happiness.