Here’s the salary Americans say they need to be happy — it’s over $100,000 in 17 states

Money can’t literally buy happiness. But it can buy safety, security and experiences that make life more joyful and less stressful. 

Americans say it would take a lot of money — upwards of $230,000 a year — to feel secure, and even more — $483,000 — to feel rich, according to a recent Bankrate survey. But new data shows they may find happiness earning far less. READ MORE