This topics is a very interesting one,but to me,there is nothing better than having money,whether you get respect or not,as long as the money is involved,people will still want to hear from you because money is that particular factor that commands respect.I haven't seen anybody who is so rich and financially bouyant and is not respected,with money,one can get any result he or she wants.
I think if one has money in this life,he can buy respect, because it is affordable,the moment people find out that you have money,they will always respect you.