One useful thing is if you get rich,is to hide that fact from almost everyone(even your mother),cause it can complicate things,for example you have dumb brother who is not capable to find job so you have to hire him because he is your brother and then you just lose money since he is dumb.So in shortly as it say money can buy happiness if you spend it properly.

Money doesn't make you happy , but it does allow you to be miserable in some degree of comfort ;-))

Money DOES buy you happiness !! In the gold rush age of this business when I was getting in $3k-$4k weekly CCbill payments, along with assorted check sizes from many other sponsors, I was happy as hell :) Now, without that money, I'm not so happy :(

The thing that's really fucking stupid about people's arguments is that "Money can't buy family or someone to love you" is that they're using the scenario that you're a fat ugly loser that has no family or anyone to love them whereas not the reality that you already have family and are at least an average Joe that could get a woman.

Money DOES eliminate stress with bills, which is huge. Also, money allows you to go on vacations to create many memories. I myself used to treat my friends to an annual football trip to Green Bay, I'd buy good seats between the 30-50 yard line and pay for the hotel, which wasn't cheap. I'd spend my summers out camping with my wife and kids, creating lifelong memories for all of us. So yes, I believe it DOES buy happiness.

The "market corrected".

Which eliminated those who had survived on 'blind luck' and left those intelligent enough to adapt. It's how the world works.

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Money doesn't make me happy too :( But they need for comfort .

Sure, money can buy you happiness. If you're incredibly shallow.

Some valid points. I would say you are more happy when you make more money up to certain point (maybe few times more than average salary around you) but further on you may experience downfall in your life because of the things you described.
For instance if I would be filthy rich I would not be much more happy then I am now, which is just making good living. I do not dream about private jets or stuff like that, if somebody gave one to me I would say "well its cool, but I have fun flying commercial" :) Same with cars - bentleys and stuff are nice but I am not sure if I would feel much better in one of them compared to lets say nice "regular" BMW.

Happiness is usually feeling that is created by the things you do. And tools help you do those things. Hammer can help you achieve happiness. For example if your neighbor is having problem that you can fix with your hammer. You feel good by helping her/him.
Money is more universal tool which can be used to purchase many tools (such as a hammer). And all those things and tool you purchase can make you feel better, happier.

Not necessary. It depends on how you use your money, you can spend them on good deeds and be happy because you helped someone.

Money its a funny thing.

No, but my wife are busy...

Not having money is misery for millions...

I havn't noticed the unhappy rich giving it away...

But it does not solve all personal issues :2 cents:

To all those who say no... Think on this...

An anonymous benefactor contacts you - Like in 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens.

They offer to take over all your expenses. You no longer need to pay mortagae or rent, your utilitys are now covered - Your car payment is taken care of. and all repairs / maintance too... Even fuel...

Even your weekly grocery shop is paid for!

Any expenses that you need to have an essentially happy life are covered.

You can still work - If you want - or not - Your choice... Cause hes even gonna give you $500 'pocket money' a week - Free gratis and for nothing...

So if you want an unnecessary, yet fancy vacation - Work and save up. But if not, dont bother... The only thing is doesn't cover, is abject luxury. IE, you can have a new car every three years, but its a stationwagon - Not a Ferrari GTO.... You'll live for free - But not at large..

AND ITS A LEGIT DEAL - He makes good on it, week in, week out... HE NEVER LETS YOU DOWN...

Would that not make you happier?

If YES then money CAN buy you happiness... If NO... You have problems...

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Cash can buy you happiness as long as you give some of it away. A good thing to keep in mind this holiday season :thumbsup

It's still simply a tool. As you say, it enables you to do/see/experience things that in turn may bring you happiness, but in and of itself it doesn't bring you happiness, the same as being poor doesn't, the same as speaking a foreign language doesn't. You can be a multi-millionaire, with every possession you could possibly want, and the opportunity to experience countless facets of life, and still be lonely & unhappy.

It's like that other dumb saying "I'd rather be broke and happy than rich and unhappy'. Being broke/rich has fuck all to do with actually being happy/unhappy.

You can do plenty (and I mean fucking PLENTY) of good deeds, and be of real use/value/help to someone without money, and still get that rewarding happy feeling. Again, you illustrate my point that it's just a tool.

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Yes, money can buy you happiness. It is that simple. Manage it well and it can buy you ecstasy.

only if you Believe in Jesus

That's unfortunately very true :-(

Ok lets take 1000 poor and unhappy people. Give them all lots of money. I can bet you that at least some of them would become happy. Here you go - they bought happiness with the money (the tool).