While we’re always going to be subject to coercion, there are degrees and it’s often possible to get it to be less. Personally I’ve had way less conflicts and disagreements with my parents since I got to a point in my life where I won’t need money from them. In work stuff, it makes a huge difference being in a secure enough position that your life will not fall apart if you quit or fire a client when it’s necessary. It shouldn’t work this way, but control over your life is something you can buy, and it’s really the only thing worth buying.