This extends beyond this altruism argument. >>But all else being equal, the one who only wants money has an advantage over the one who wants money and feel-goo

This extends beyond this altruism argument. >>But all else being equal, the one who only wants money has an advantage over the one who wants money and feel-goodies A guy 'X' who is frugal, saves and invests is going to be richer than a guy 'Y' who might be earning the same(but making financial decisions), in the same job, after a few years. Priorities matter. At the end one must learn to be happy with their decisions.