# Freedom Number

Next, you'll enter your Freedom Number, which we define as the amount needed monthly to cover your core needs. 

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Freedom Number tool tip: **Your Freedom Number is the minimum monthly Unearned Income (money that works for you) needed to cover your core needs. It is the first specific target number and milestone in the TWF money mastery system and is used to plot your financial independence plan.**
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You can also use the Split function to enter separate amounts for Housing, Food, Utilities, Transportation and Other but you'll be able to edit these settings later in Freedom Number.