Money crucial for happiness: AMP survey

The AMP Happiness Survey, which looked at the responses of over 1,040 AMP customers, revealed that people with an income greater than $250,000 were 14 per cent happier than those with an income of $80-99,000.

"Money in the bank leads to better life satisfaction," AMP said.

The survey revealed that 71 per cent of respondents felt “satisfied” or “slightly satisfied” with their life.

Retirees proved to be the happiest group of people in Australia with 79 per cent of retirees saying they were happy with their lives.

However, when asked how happy they think they might feel in five years, 51 per cent of retirees indicated they were pessimistic about what lies ahead.

Respondents in the 'youth' segment (aged 18-29) and respondents in the 'mass' segment (aged 30-54) were recorded as the least satisfied with their lives.

AMP director, superannuation, retirement and investments, Vicki Doyle said, “The survey findings suggest a link between money and happiness levels.”

“Having a solid foundation in place is important but it’s not just about how much you have, but also how informed and confident you are with your choices,” she said.

“Being actively engaged with your finances and having a plan in place can go a long way towards achieving economic security.”