I don't understand the love of money, and material goods; stuff 'n things. I don't understand the drive for status. I understand that people have this, but I can't relate. I don't have it in me. I'm not programmed like that. When I worked, my coworkers were often trying to figure out how to get more hours so they could get more money, while I was trying to figure out how to better budget, or get rid of more goods and services so I could work less hours. They didn't understand why I did that, I didn't understand why they did what they did. But, for me, 'stuff' has seldom brought happiness.
Money is necessary in the society we're in now. While I don't have a great love of 'stuff', its very uncomfortable to scrape up change for noodles, or not know how you're going to pay a housing bill. I don't think hatred of money is wise, either. Few are able to maintain happiness if they can't afford the necessities of life(food, shelter).
I think dealing with money is a balancing act. Is a resource like any other; a tool for which you can use. Obsession and identification with it leads to misery for most. Not having enough to maintain oneself may lead to misery as well.