“Money Can’t Buy You Happiness”

Money can't buy you happiness. I'm not sure where the origin of this phrase came from or if it meant something different back then, but it today's modern society, it basically means this: "Money is not the most important thing to have in life, especially when had in excess." Which is true. There are many things far more important. Family, friends, education, a warm home. However, people often use this phrase incorrectly, considering money is extremely important. Money isn't simply paper and shiny coins. Money is the plane ticket to see family overseas. Money is the helper to get a future cancer-curing doctor into college. Money is the roof a mother wishes she could put over her starving children. When money is excessive, it is unhealthy. But money in general, especially when well-deserved, could be the key to one's happiness.