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What does financial independence mean to you personally?

In the current “financial independence retire early (FIRE)” movement, many people discuss only the ability to retire early. It seems to be the only benefit to leave your 9-5 job behind. However, when you are at the beginning of your journey to financial independence this goal seems so far away. It is discouraging to even […]

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The secret foundation of accumulating wealth

In the Victorian age, wealth was inherited and living expenses were adjusted to the returns that the wealth produced. Accumulating wealth was largely political through carrying favors with the king who had the power to grant titles and land that produced the return. Further of importance was building relations through marriage and diplomatic efforts. In

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4 Powerful Steps on the Road to Financial Independence

Personally, I want to live a life of financial independence, with the ability to make changes without fear of the financial consequences. Two out of three American’s live paycheck to paycheck. It would be “Somewhat difficult” or “Very difficult” to meet current financial obligations if their next paycheck were delayed for a week, according to

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