The term “financial independence” doesn’t have one specific meaning. It can mean different things to different people. Some think of it as making ends meet; some would say financial independence is being able to pay your bills and live comfortably while saving for retirement. Whatever financial independence means to you, we can all agree there are a few key components involved in achieving it. Here’s how to be financially independent: Be Debt-Free You can never be truly financially independent when you’re saddled with debt. The first step toward becoming financially independent is to pay down debts – if not … Continue reading “How to Be Financially Independent”