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5 Ways to Create a Plan for Financial Independence

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By Keeley TanPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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5 Ways to Create a Plan for Financial Independence
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Financial independence is an exciting goal. It’s something you can reach when you don’t depend on others to support your lifestyle. In other words, it’s a state where you don’t have to work to secure your future. Instead, you can safely save money for the future. With financial independence in mind, it’s important to plan for this long-term goal as soon as possible. Doing so will help ensure that you stay on track and reach your goals sooner rather than later. Here are five ways to create a financial independence plan.

Build a solid foundation first

This will be your foundation as you build your financial independence plan. This first step is critical to success. You need to create a budget. A budget is a critical part of creating a solid financial independence plan. It will show you where your money is going and help you find ways to cut expenses, increase income, or increase your savings. This budget should include all sources of income, including cash, property, stocks, bonds, and other investments. For example, if you are in your 20s and earning $60,000 per year, you spent $40,000 in expenses, you still have $20,000 in the bank to be deployed. Now, imagine that you want to create a $1 million portfolio in the next five years. A budget will help you find ways to increase your savings and decrease your expenses so that you can reach $1 million in savings in five years.

Decide how much you need and when

This is where you determine how much you will need to live comfortably in the future. That amount can vary based on your age, your health, and your family situation. Next, you will need to figure out when you will need this amount of money. This will help you determine your financial independence timeline.

Set up an automatic investment plan

This is a good way to ensure that you will have money coming in every month. If you want to create a reliable investment plan that will help you achieve financial independence, you will need to set up an automatic investment plan. This will help you save money without having to think about it. It’s important to set up an automatic investment plan because it will let you save a certain amount of money every month without having to think about it. If you don’t have to think about it, you won’t be tempted to spend it. An investment plan that lets you save money automatically is a good way to create a financial independence plan.

Track your financial progress

This will help you stay on track and plan for the future. You’ll be able to see how much money you are saving, how much you are investing, and what your timeline is. By tracking your progress, you will be able to stay on track and take the necessary steps to reach financial independence. You’ll notice that your progress will be reflected in your timeline as well.

Conclusion

Financial independence is a long-term goal that will require you to save a significant amount of money. It is important to begin planning for one as soon as possible, as the longer you wait, the more difficult it will become. There are many ways to create a plan for financial independence, but the best way to get there is to start early and stay on track. This is why it is important to start building a strong financial foundation as soon as possible with a solid budget. Next, determine how much you need and when you will need it. Once you have that information, set up an automatic investment plan and start tracking your progress.

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Keeley Tan

Chartered Accountant (Singapore). I write about personal finance, personal development, and about my financial journey.

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