Money is amazing when you have enough to pay to have life's inconveniences fixed - car breaks down, new furnace, college fund - without having to worry about it. Above and beyond reducing hassle/stress there is very little happiness to be found in material things. You think you want the Lambo, right up until you can actually buy it and then, suddenly, you cease to care about Lambos. On and on until you're left with family, friends and a cause that makes you get out of bed. A lot of money helps free up time and emotional space, but little else.