Can Money Buy Happiness?

The idea of money buying happiness is interesting. Yes, most Americans feel like they do need more money than ever to be happy, but what is that "happiness" they are speaking of? If that idea means owning newer appliances than before, then money can buy you happiness. If that idea is going out to eat dinner more often, then money can buy you happiness. But, if happiness is truly living one's life to the fullest, …

…they still feel unhappy with their socioeconomic level. Although I do not believe that money will necessarily buy happiness, I think that this common feeling is good for America. If people were always happy with what they have, they would not strive to better themselves. It is this lust for money and material possessions that make America's economy so strong. No, money doesn't buy happiness, but it does buy an amazing nation to live in.