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Road to Financial Freedom
The road to financial freedom is long but simple. There are five things essential to reach it. You must get rid of ‘bad’ debt with extremely high-interest rates. Start building an emergency fund (we’ll discuss how much an emergency fund should be). Invest for the long-term for a successful and happy retirement. Your investments are taxed along with your income, so we’ll discuss how you can minimize this with the right tax-saving instruments. Finally, we’ll show you how you can stop relying on EMIs by starting an SIP today instead.
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financial freedom may mean having the ability to retire early, while for others it may mean being able to pursue their passions and hobbies without worrying about money.
The earlier you start investing, the more time your money has to grow through compound interest. This means that you can potentially earn a higher return on your investments over the long term. It’s also advisable to not pick stocks. Picking stocks is difficult because the stock market is complex and unpredictable. There are many factors that can affect the performance of a company and its stock, such as changes in the economy, competition, and market trends. Long-term SIPs almost always give better returns than picked stocks in the long run. Diversifying your investment portfolio is important too. It means investing in a variety of different assets, such as stocks, bonds, and real estate, in order to spread out your risk and increase your chances of achieving your financial goals. This is important because it can help to protect your investments from the potential volatility of any one particular asset or market. Finally it’s important to keep your transaction fees and taxation low by investing in tax-saving instruments and automating your investments with Systematic Investment Plans or SIPs.
