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Financial independence is the point where your investments can cover your living expenses. Many people use roughly 25 times annual spending as a planning estimate.
Savings rate is the lever
The higher your savings rate, the faster you reach FI — because you're both investing more and needing less.
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James Whitfield
Wealth Correspondent
James writes about net worth, real estate and financial independence for readers playing the long game.
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