Rethinking the Relationship Between Money and Happiness

Money can buy options—but not happiness.
In our work with families in transition, we see a recurring theme: the real value of money lies not in accumulation, but in alignment. When your financial decisions reflect your deepest values and life goals, that’s when peace of mind becomes possible. In this post, we explore why money alone can’t solve emotional struggles, how to avoid the trap of comparison, and what it really means to achieve “funded contentment.”