I would say money plays a very crucial role in life. Once you have enough money, a lot of things gradually fall into place. To a certain extent, people are valued and even judged based on their financial position.
When you have abundant money and don’t constantly have to worry about bills, survival, or your next paycheck, you have the freedom and time to explore other things in life — spending quality time with good friends, travelling, pursuing hobbies, or simply enjoying experiences. At that point, you have the freedom to choose how you want to live.
Honestly, I feel that most people who say “money doesn’t bring happiness” are often people who are still struggling to make enough of it. Money may not buy happiness directly, but it can certainly buy freedom, security, choices, and peace of mind — and those things can make a huge difference in life.
Thus is a biase just based on my life!