# Cash Flow

*Everyday Money — Finicade finance glossary*

The timing of money in versus money out. You can be profitable on paper and still run dry if the bills land before the income does — which is why cash flow, not just the totals, is what keeps a household or a business afloat.

**Also known as:** cashflow

**Related terms:** [Income](https://finicade.com/glossary/income), [Expenses](https://finicade.com/glossary/expenses), [Liquidity](https://finicade.com/glossary/liquidity)

**Taught in:** Charter Climb — Statements & the Reporting System

Source: https://finicade.com/glossary/cash-flow