Day: January 4, 2025

Happiness Income Calculated: Do You Earn Enough to Be Happy?

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Can money buy happiness? While it’s a centuries-old debate, research suggests a threshold—a “happiness income”—beyond which additional earnings have diminishing returns on emotional well-being. But what exactly is this magic number, and are you earning enough to live a happy life? Studies by Nobel laureates Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton found that in the U.S., a yearly income of $75,000 marked the point where emotional well-being plateaued. More recent studies, including one from Purdue University, refined this figure, suggesting that happiness peaks globally at around $60,000 to $90,000 annually for…

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The Feast of the Three Kings: A Heartwarming Tradition in Austria

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Every year on January 6, Austria joins the Christian world in celebrating the Feast of the Three Kings, also known as Epiphany. This significant day marks the visit of the Magi—Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar—to the infant Jesus, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. In Austria, the celebration is imbued with a unique charm that brings communities together in the spirit of generosity and goodwill. One of the most cherished traditions is the Sternsingen, or “Star Singing,” where children dressed as the three kings visit homes and apartments across the…

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Massive inflation – prices will rise sharply in 2025

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Good news for 2025? In short supply, at least when it comes to money. Because fuel, electricity, gas, vignettes, and rents will sometimes become considerably more expensive. Increasing taxes and reducing expenditures—the direction of travel with the next federal government is already clear. However, it is also clear that 2025 will be a tough year for private household budgets. Here is an overview of what we are already facing. Parking in Vienna: On 1 January, the city of Vienna raised short-term parking fees. Half an hour now costs 1.30 euros…

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5 signs that you’re more selfish than you think

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Selfish behavior is usually not well received. Sometimes, we may not even realize that we are acting selfishly in a situation, and sometimes, we may do it deliberately. Ask yourself, “Hmm, what’s it like for me? Am I really selfish?” You can review our checklist and determine whether or how many selfish traits you have—and possibly work on them. What is selfish behavior?Egoism comes from the Latin “ego,” which means “I.” Egoism can, therefore, be translated as selfishness or self-centeredness. The Duden dictionary describes egoism as the “striving to gain…

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