Nostalgia: How long's that been around?
If you have enough money to be comfortable it makes life a lot easier and that's undeniable. But I think happiness is more elusive.
The day after tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life - that way you've always got a couple of days in hand.
Contentment is knowing you're right
It's the augmented fourth, or diminished fifth, depending on your outlook on life.
I spent money on a decent bike, a bit of kit for paddle boarding and I like bird watching so I bought a decent pair of binoculars but as far as bottles of Cristal champagne and Gucci loafers? No, blingy and showy stuff isn't me.