Is money the goal?

That money is not actually a goal. Money is a tool that will make achieving your goals possible. Goals are flexible and can be adjusted to fit your financial circumstances. Satisfaction is within your reach… we just need to plan for it.

Is money an end?

It is merely a tool to help us achieve some particular goal. If the way we handle our money conflicts with our personal values, we are not going to wind up living happy and fulfilled lives.”

Is money just a piece of paper?

It is nothing more than a piece of paper with writing on it. A very pretty piece of paper, perhaps, with fancy writing and some pictures, but it is still just a piece of paper. Yet people voluntarily give up valuable goods or services in exchange for pieces of paper.

Is money an end in itself?

How is money a means?

Because money’s usefulness as a medium of exchange in transactions is inherently future-oriented, it provides a means to store value obtained through current production or trade for use in the future in the form of other goods and services.

Why do we need money in our lives?

We need money to make many of our objectives a reality. Whether these objectives are of the real estate kind, material goods, or experiences — like travelling the world — money is going to be a necessary factor for making them happen. When people talk of money being a means to an end rather than an end goal, this is the underlying idea.

Is making money the one goal in life?

For most people, the answer is a resounding no. In simple and obvious ways, we all need money for everything from fulfilling basic needs necessary for survival to making our wildest dreams come true. But making money should not be the one overarching goal in life, overshadowing everything else we have going on.

Should you spend money on things you want?

Even if you’re saving up for a larger expenditure, like a retirement fund or a new house, don’t be afraid to spend money on things you want and experiences that enrich your life, here and now.

Is life in the money or in the person?

It’s in you, not the money. Life, except for the obvious physical needs, is not so much defined by the external situation as by the inner one. Having money won’t change your internal makeup.