It ain't cash until it has been received as income. Most likely, after it has been taxed.
Future earnings are not counted as cash today. They are projections.
Good luck if that flow stops. Nothing is guaranteed. Watch the number of defaults we are about to see.
Did you pay cash for your house?
The one I'm in now, yes. Don't worry, 401's and IRA's fully funded and still getting contributions.
Never bought a NEW vehicle until a previous home of mine was paid off, and then paid cash for the vehicle.
Funny, it is not so hard to save and then "loan" yourself money! LOL
