World’s Richest Man Elon Musk Says ‘Money Can’t Buy Happiness’

The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has stirred a debate on wealth and wellbeing after declaring that money does not guarantee happiness.

Elon Musk, who is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Tesla, made the comment on X on Thursday.

“Whoever said ‘money can’t buy happiness’ really knew what they were talking about,” the billionaire wrote.

The post sparked widespread engagement and mixed reactions from users online at the time of this report.

While some agreed that wealth does not insulate people from personal struggles, others argued that money significantly improves quality of life.

Whoever said “money can’t buy happiness” really knew what they were talking about 😔

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 5, 2026

KanyiDaily recalls that Elon Musk recently reached a historic milestone, becoming the first person ever to have a net worth of over $500 billion.