Dreams of financial independence often center on fantasies about sudden wealth.

But financial freedom isn’t always about possessing great riches. For some, it can be as simple as getting a bit more breathing room from financial constraints like their rent, car payment and other living expenses. That’s a goal most people can work toward by making a concerted effort to regularly set aside a portion of their income.

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