Elon Musk Says Money Cannot Buy Happiness

Elon Musk posted on X on Feb. 5, 2026 that the adage 'money can't buy happiness' holds true despite his vast wealth. Bloomberg lists his net worth at $668 billion, and Business Insider cites studies showing income raises well-being but with diminishing returns. The reporting notes research by Matthew Killingsworth and sociologists indicating extra wealth yields limited additional happiness.