There are places in the world where people live without money.
Poor places in the world have many people who live with very little money. They barter.
Before money came into being, all people lived without money.
Money can make life easier, but it can also make it easier for criminals like the big bankers to control you through your money.
Our best bet is to consider that everything in life is money, and barter this way when the price is up, and that way when the price is down.