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Stop Planning For Retirement And Start Planning For Independence

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The day when you achieve complete financial freedom may come years before you decide to retire. In fact, highly motivated people who enjoy the challenges and rewards...

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The day when you achieve complete financial freedom may come years before you decide to retire. In fact, highly motivated people who enjoy the challenges and rewards of a successful legal practice often choose to work long after the income is necessary. That's why you might want to stop planning for retirement and start planning for financial freedom instead.

What does freedom look like?

Financial freedom occurs when you are able to afford your lifestyle and protect your assets using all of your own resources. This means you are no longer reliant on your income from work even if you choose to keep working for the intellectual, emotional and financial benefits.

Here are four tips to get you started and keep you on track.

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