By Melissa Hargreaves

“Money can’t buy happiness.” We’ve all heard this saying at some point in our life. But how true is it? You can’t go into the mall and pay cash and walk out with happiness in a shopping bag.

However, money can buy you freedom. When you are financially secure, you have the freedom to decide how to spend your time. You may have the money to walk away from a toxic relationship. Maybe it can give you the security you need to quit a job you hate and start your own business.