Money is not good or bad; the point of money is to not worry about it.

WEALTH is NOT a measurement of dollars, but rather a measurement of TIME
If you spend $10,000 per month, but generate $9,000 per month...you are worse off than someone who spends $5,000 per month and generates $7,000 per month. 

What is your no-kidding number (dollar amount) that, if you were guaranteed that amount per month, you could cover all necessary expenses and eliminate stress and concern for money?
Identify your money habits, identify your required expenses, and ignite your financial intelligence by understanding: 

Financial Independence = Cashflow > Expenses

Financial Independence is the first step toward Financial Freedom

Cashflow is generated by 2 sources
Our Labor,  and/or our assets