Having a lot of money does not guarantee happiness, because not everything can be bought with money but having a lot of money makes life easier because we have more choices and a wider range of movements and opportunities. "Being rich" doesn't just mean having a lot of possessions, but also being rich in heart or soul, means being content with what you have and not being greedy for other people's possessions.
What's happening now is that social media has given rise to standardized measures of success. Many people flaunt their success, and the majority of viewers aren't interested in the process, only captivated by the results and the illusion of instant achievement. Unintentionally, many people set goals for themselves based on the achievements of others.
This is the problem in today's life because people are starting to create standards for measuring success, and this applies in every region, as I've experienced it myself. If you return home with a car, some people in the village might consider you rich. Conversely, if you return home without a car, people might judge you as unsuccessful after moving abroad. This is how success is measured by the general public, because they only see what's visible but don't think productively.
Having more money can certainly make life easier, but at some point, money won't buy time and togetherness. Balance is also necessary so that our lives can be more balanced in terms of finances, life, happiness, and so on.