Money, it's a hit

Why does it exist? It is - perhaps a cliché - the bane of my existence. Surely there must be other ways to give compensation for goods and food?! It never seems to last, because as soon as it lands in my bank account it miraculously disappears. How come? Where does it go? Toward food and clothing and other trivial things. How to make it last? Perhaps put it in a fund. Or invest in stock. Maybe buy a lottery ticket and hope for the best. Or maybe, just maybe, leave it alone. But where's the fun in that?