To qualify the previous post - research shows clearly that poverty generally makes one unhappy. There is also no mitzva to be poor. But once once has reached a certain amount of wealth, more money makes no difference in ones level of happiness. So if one has 10 million dollars, having 11 million won't make a difference. That is a GREAT REASON to give the 11th million away.
Another takeaway is that if you know someone who doesn't have money to cover the basics, helping them out financially is not only a monetary kindness but will impact their emotional state as well [Vi-kol hamrbeh harei zeh meshubach].
There are of course exceptions to this rule but those are the exceptions - not the rule.
Giving has also been proven in study after study to boost ones emotional well being. So if one needs an incentive to do what is the right thing - here it is.
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