I spent 35 yrs operating a masonry business all cash. Never paid taxes on any of it. Retired now due to serious physical issues from doing the work. However I have a farm deep in the woods all paid for 3 trucks a tractor a Harley all equipment everything owned and no credit cards or mortgages. Sitting very comfy. can relax and watch the world burn, no debt free to do as I wish. As long as I do not interfere with government it doesnt interfere with me