Explainer4 min readUpdated 15 Mar 2025

Understanding cash flow — the metric that predicts financial health

If net worth is a snapshot of where you are, cash flow is the video showing where you are headed. Cash flow — the difference between your income and expenses each month — is the most reliable predictor of future financial health.

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