Does Money Buy Happiness?

Money is, and always will be a very important key for human beings to lead a decent and satisfying life. Unlike animals and plants, money defines the existence of human society, as we cannot live without it. Money is an important exchange for food, shelter and clothing as well as every other necessity in life. If money plays such an important role in our lives today, is it fitting that money is the key to happiness?

Many people believe that money is the root of all evil. It has caused War, corruption, stress and many other things. But contrary to that, I believe and agree that money is the key to human happiness. It has become indispensable in our lives when humans began using money for exchange of goods and services instead of he barter trade, which was popular hundreds of years ago. Humans work to earn an income that would enable them to bring food to the table, cloths themselves and others as well as indulge in pleasures that can be obtained only through money.

When we are able to afford goods and services, it inevitably grants us a lot of happiness, satisfaction and stability in our lives. In many poor countries such as Africa, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and others, millions of lives are in misery due to extreme poverty. They are deprived of happiness, dignity and a sense of direction and their lives as they live from hand to mouth and their future is at best uncertain. Thus, it would be foolish to think that money causes distress, and is the root cause of immorality and evil behavior. On the contrary, most of us earn an income through legal means, which allows us to maintain a good standard of living. It enables us to travel for holidays and have access to good food, medical facilities, and a lifestyle that grants us much happiness and satiety. Many parents admit that they slog at work so that they could provided comfort and stability to their offspring. Money especially comes in handy when a family member is stricken with a disease and cash is needed for