Another fallacy about the money doesnt buy everything is that while it doesnt buy happiness it can pay for lots of things that can make you happy and the lack of money can certainly create unhappiness. I tend to think most of those who say money doesnt buy everything says that because they dont have enough to live where and how they want and use to pacify themselves. Seriously, almost the whole basis of what we have been talking about on this site has been RE is too expensive for how much money I as _____ (fill your own occupation in the blank) earn and where I should be able to live IMO.
Exceptions and respect to among others to Desmond and Russell who certainly dont just talk the talk but walk the walk also.