Ways to Achieve Financial Independence
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This week, we talked about Financial Independence, and our panel included: Grace Kvantas – Senior Financial Planning Associate at Financial Symmetry, Douglas A. Boneparth – CFP Board Ambassador and Vice President at Life and Wealth Planning, Jacob Reeder- Communications Associate for Philadelphia Financial Empowerment Center, and Rod Griffin – Director of Public Education at Experian
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Questions We Discussed:
- Q1: What does Financial Independence mean to you?
- Q2: What’s stopping people from achieving financial independence?
- Q3: What are some societal norms that can keep us from achieving financial independence?
- Q4: What are some ways make extra income to reach financial independence faster?
- Q5: How does credit play a role in financial independence?
- Q6: What mental blocks might be holding you back from financial independence?
- Q7: How can financial independence motivate you to eliminate debt?
- Q8: How can investing help you achieve financial independence faster?
- Q9: How can a financial planner steer you toward financial independence?
- Q10: What are your final tips for achieving financial independence?
The Complete #CreditChat Storified:
Resources:
- What to Expect on the Road to Financial Independence
- Side Hustles You Can Start Quickly for $50 or Less
- Budgets Are Sexy 50+ Side Hustles and Counting
- Annual Credit Report
- Millennial IRA Contributions
- Financial Symmetry: The Importance of Saving Early
- Pave the Road to Retirement For Your Working Teen With A Family 401(k)
- Financial Symmetry: The Importance of Financial Planning
- Five Steps Toward Declaring Financial Independence