What things are more important than money?
A hundred years from now, kids will still be reading about the Great Depression in books at school.
In them, they’ll find all the valuable lessons we learned: the risk of the stock market; the significance of consistent work; the importance of bountiful farmland.
But when they stumble upon the little subchapter about today’s recession – the most severe downturn since those 1930s – what will it say?
Now that we’ve got a good bit of the slump in our rearview mirror, it’s time we can evaluate the lessons we’ve gleaned from it.
And, perhaps, since this latest recession wasn’t quite as life-or-death as the Great Depression, we can say we’ve learned that money really isn’t everything.
That’s what the people over at The Simple Dollar think, at least. In looking back on the humbled world economy, they’ve compiled a rundown of 15 things more important than money.
Not to keep regurgitating other people’s lists or anything, but here’s how theirs shapes up:
-Experiences
-Wisdom
-Marriage
-Friendships
-Physical health
-Mental health
-Personal passions
-Communication
-Self-reliance
-Security
-Helping others
-Personal growth
-Thankfulness
-Hobbies
-Spirituality
How does that grab you?
Of course, a lot of things on that list are achieved – or at least more readily available – with money. But not everything, including the ‘physical health’ and ‘helping others’ entries.
Anything you would add or, perhaps, contend with here?
By Jason Buckland, MSN Money
Posted by: ahummerz | Nov 11, 2021 5:30:31 PM
Hows sa bout something so Simple as life because without it all the money in the world cant and won't keep you Happy ???????? Celebrate the simple things health happiness and peace. Ah yes but some would say money will Buy you these things and I just say try it and buy it True happiness that is ?????? Just ask some multi millionares see what makes them happy.
Posted by: Jay | Nov 11, 2021 8:56:06 PM
It's embarrassing that we as a society still allow ourselves to be enslaved by the almighty dollar. It is what limits us as a species as there are so many restrictions placed on what we can and cannot do because of it. We have enough resources in this world that no person should be without food, shelter, electricity and a multitude of other things that some take for granted while others will never be afforded the "luxury" of experiencing all because of profit.
If you do not know how many is made I suggest you look into it and I'm sure it'll make you just as sick to your stomach as it made me the first time I watched it and I'm not talking about the mint as that is just a place where the pieces of valueless paper and metal get's magically turned into something of value. Here's a lil quick idea though of the fraud, basically you go to the bank and ask for loan or a mortgage and you think they would use the investments that were made with them to lend to you but instead they basically manufacture this amount of money out of nothing based on the fact that you are going to be paying them back, with interest and that is how money is made and why America sent the world into a recession. If you want the full scoop, search "money as debt" on youtube.
Posted by: Hellen | Nov 12, 2021 3:17:07 PM
No vember 12, 2009
What's more important than money to me?
LOVE, TRUST, HONESTY!!!!!!
Hellen's list..$$$$.money $$$$ and .....STUFF.. to me is not important when trust, love, and honesty are missing!
HELLEN'S LIST
Posted by: Lisa | Nov 12, 2021 4:33:37 PM
I really DO hate to say this...but money IS what makes the world go 'round. There is no doubt about it. I was raised with wealth. Then, proving to my family that wealth wasn't everything, I married someone very poor. Now, the laugh is on me. Infatuation (love), in the beginning is great. However, when "life" sets in, you realize you DO need money to pay the bills, the rent, go out to a restaurant, raise kids, the list goes on and on...and trust me, if you don't have the good job to give you the good money...noone is happy because you're stuck inside 4 walls, called home, getting on each other's nerves. Do we need money to exist in this society??? Hell yeah!
Posted by: laura | Nov 12, 2021 7:30:51 PM
I do agree money is what can help a family in need. I would really like to know how some of these young families survive and enjoy life. I just helped my daughter, a single mom with two children find a three bedroom apartment. I was never so peeved with some of these tyrants called landlords what they are asking some of these families to pay in rent is down right nasty and greedy. These guys want to be millionaires over nite on the expense of these young decent families. Some of these places are so bug infested it is down right nasty. How can any one be happy, sure they probably have big dreams to but how do they get out of the ghettos of Toronto. We are in the year 2009 and instead of going forward, this subject is going backwards. What a joke and all you landlords should all be ashamed. Where is help when you need it, there is help everywhere else but know one looks at this subject, how do you survive what on the system , then you are a lazy good for nothing. Yes I guess money is pretty important when you are trying to raise a family. there are no luxuries here just survival.
Posted by: Trevor | Nov 12, 2021 8:37:06 PM
Sure I'll agree that $$$ isn't EVERYTHING as it can't buy time, health or family. That being said, another saying is also quite true: 'Whoever says $$$ is the root of all evil DOESN'T have it' I don't hear Bill Gates or Warren Buffett complaining about having too much $$$ or how 'miserable' they are but I do hear the homeless beggar in the streets begging just to have a few dollars for a burger. Try telling someone who sleeps in the streets that $$$ isn't everything and see what happens. The ONLY way $$$ wouldn't matter is if NOBODY has it. If some ppl have it and some don't then there will be unhappiness. Since we can't force ppl to give up $$$ we will need $$$ to be happy coz honestly would you rather be the homeless beggar or Bill Gates? So you see we do end up choosing $$$ despite what we say about it.
Posted by: lorriann | Nov 12, 2021 10:35:10 PM
We of course need money to pay for things that are really needed such as a roof over our heads, food in our bellies and clothes on our backs. We don't need a big fancy house, cavier, or name brand clothing.
I think one can be happy with nothing and find fun things to do that make you happy that don't cost money. Like walking in the forest with friends or family. Taking a walk on a beach, watching the sun-set on a beautiful summer night, none of these cost money.
Posted by: Croos While You Can | Nov 13, 2021 7:01:36 PM
When poverty comes through the door love goes out the window.
Posted by: narcisus | Nov 14, 2021 12:47:26 AM
youth
Posted by: narcisus | Nov 14, 2021 12:47:52 AM
youth
Posted by: Alvin | Nov 14, 2021 9:22:25 AM
Money isn't everything for someone who has it..but it is for someone who doesnt.
Posted by: No thanks you can have the last piece | Nov 14, 2021 10:07:14 AM
It's been really important to me to have the money to move into a nicer neighborhood that doesn't have certain types in it. You really can't put a price on not having to live with animals. http://www.chimpout.com/forum tells you all you need to know really.
Posted by: same old same old | Nov 14, 2021 1:40:49 PM
money , as proven in the previous post, can't buy intelligence.
it can't buy honour.
can't buy morals, ethics or even something as simple as common decency.
money can't even pursuade websites to monitor and ban racist propaganda/racial slander.
Posted by: Steve | Nov 17, 2021 7:20:50 AM
Interesting gender divide in the comments. I suppose that's why we never hear about the female hermits living in a barren cave for 40 years.
Posted by: Mike Chernishenko | Nov 18, 2021 11:08:38 AM
After this last year NOTHING
Posted by: Kevin | Nov 19, 2021 11:06:23 AM
Earth....without it we all die
Posted by: MC | Nov 19, 2021 12:46:58 PM
Croos While You Can,
That was an ignorant assumption to make. Stating that love goes out the window when poverty hits is something you can't view as a causal relationship.
If people love, they will love no matter what. When poverty hits, families should become closer and support eachother in every way possible.
I have heard many stories from countless individuals who used to live in poverty. The sense of love and appreciation that comes from these individuals are extremely evident. They appreciate others more and appreciate what they have. To be honest, I think individuals who have experienced poverty have a better sense of reality.
If love is true love, it will endure all things.
Posted by: Lisa | Nov 22, 2021 8:39:24 AM
To MC: The reason families DO tend to stick together in poverty is because they are helping each other out. It's NOT because of "love" or "infatuation"...it's just because they are ALL working hard, together, and think they don't have a better choice. (That sometimes includes children, by the way...and most Canadians claim to be against sweat shops in other countries. Well, poor people often raise children that work just as hard in THIS country. Did you know that??) Food for thought.