Money is not everything, but it is the most important for a good life. In addition to basic needs, money helps us achieve our health goals and support - the things we care most about - family, education, health care, charity, entertainment, and recreation. It helps us discover the unseen things of life - freedom or independence, the opportunity to use our skills and abilities, the ability to make choices in life, financial security. With money, there is much good that can be done to prevent or eliminate unnecessary suffering.