Are you in it for the money?

I was at a girlfriend's house recently and was reading the news on the web when I came across the news of Richard Li and Isabella Leong's newborn. I said aloud, "The guy's freaking 42 and the girl's 21. What in the world does that guy see in her?" He's practically a life cycle older than Isabella.
My girlfriend said, "For the money la, duhhh." Really? Is it really ONLY for the money? Just because he's a rich tycoon, you just want to have his baby? That shallow? "If not that, then what? True love ar? Like he cannot find other better women" came the reply.
I refuse to believe that. And my girlfriend went on bitching and complaining about how materialistic women are nowadays. They would only go for men who drive big cars and own big houses. For her, all women think about is $$$. The society has become selfless and worthless, all in the name of money.
Then I said, "No la. Not everybody is like that wan. I'm sure there are some love involved in all these relationships." "Will you date a taxi driver?" she asked. I'm like, WTH. That's not the point.
People in general, want a better life. I'm sure every girl wants to marry well. To be with someone who is financially stable, someone who can provide to her and the family, and someone who can offer a comfortable life. It's not because we're materialistic. I'm speaking in general. Though some are. We just want a good life. I don't see how is that wrong. We just want to be insured. And to make sure that our kids have the best they can. That does not make one materialistic. That is what I call smart thinking. In life, you always need a guarantee.
Back to the taxi driver case, I would definitely not date a taxi driver, simply because I earn more than he does. I would want to date someone who's better than I am. That's just human nature. We want to constantly upgrade ourselves. But a dish washer lady wouldn't mind dating a taxi driver. Because the taxi driver can provide more than her. I mean, I'm learned, young, and pretty. Would I date a taxi driver? I have so much more in front of me. Who settles for less? I BET no one does. Would you date a taxi driver?