Money isn't evil, but it can turn people evil because its the focus on life.
In our society, money is the new god. They use the color green to indicate life, generation, as a value as well to trick our consciousness into favoring it. Green is life... LOL
Make money to live, but don't live to make money, is a good philosophy. Don't obsess over it.
Good luck on your efforts to maximize your freedom in life. I hope to get there too...
Take care. Peace.