Financial independence — having enough money to cover your living expenses without working — is a goal for many. Some are able to build wealth and attain it much earlier than others, whereas some have ...

In school, I learned the basics of personal finance, such as budgeting, saving, and spending. However, I wasn’t taught how to build real wealth. Fortunately, through extensive reading and mentoring, I ...

Whether you’re drowning in debt, mired in career mediocrity or just bobbing through your financial life rudderless without a plan or a budget, 10 years is enough time to dig yourself out of all but ...

Students at Summit Lane Elementary School in the Levittown School District got a jumpstart toward financial independence as they learned the basics through a Hofstra University program on Nov. 18.

As fireworks light up the sky and we celebrate our country's independence, it's a great time to reflect on another kind of individual freedom -- financial independence. While our founding fathers ...

What financial independence looks like and when you achieve it depends on who you ask. At a time when the costs of basic necessities like car insurance and housing are at an all-time high, Bankrate’s ...

This is where Grant Sabatier’s 7 levels of financial freedom come in – a roadmap for assessing and improving your finances so much that you become financially free. To achieve your financial goals, ...

Kristina Byas is contributor at Investopedia. As a personal finance expert, she has lent her insights and knowledge to numerous financial publications. Her articles have helped readers navigate the ...

There is no greater personal finance goal than financial independence. After all, quitting your job, traveling the world, and living as you please is what many people dream of. But, here’s the reality ...

The money and investing guru takes a hard line on spending and isn't all-in on home ownership or going to college Suze Orman: "Real freedom isn't about how much money you have. It's about ...