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How Much Money Do You Really Need?

3 min readApr 30, 2025

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I’ve figured out exactly how much money I need — and if you’re curious, I can help you find your number too.

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What Is Money For, Really?

At the most basic level, money is for food, shelter, and clothing. That’s what we need to survive.

But modern life has changed our definition of “needs.” Now, we also consider phones, internet, laptops, cars, vacations, experiences, and even subscription services as essentials.

I get it. I live in this world too. I use all these things. But sometimes, I feel out of place — like

I’m pretending to keep up with a lifestyle that doesn’t fully match who I am inside.

A Look Back

I often admire the simplicity of our grandparents’ and great-grandparents’ lives. Yes, I used to think their lives were limited. Many women back then didn’t work outside the home, and they rarely spoke up for themselves. I believed they were missing out.

But now, after experiencing both worlds — the “modern independent” life and the quieter, more “home-focused” life — I’ve come to a surprising…

Ashuni Shah
Ashuni Shah

Written by Ashuni Shah

Sharing quiet lessons, small rituals, & everyday reflections from a life that’s becoming more intentional with time. 1 story at a time, from my journal to yours