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There are Only 7 Steps to Become Financially Free Far too many financial professionals make money way more complicated than it should be. While many of them are concerned about how to maximize your savings and investments to the penny, if it becomes too complicated and you do not do it, all your time and energy spent was for nothing. Is a Professional Worth the Money? Many people know me as being a very cost-conscientious kind of guy. My wife just says that I’m cheap. I will live with it I guess, because we are able to save a lot of money each year by shopping for the best deals, buying things on sale, etc. What are You Investing For? Much like an exercise program, you'll want to determine your goals before you begin to invest. Your goal might be retiring in 20-30 years, kids college funding or, if you got started a bit late, retirement in the next 5 to 10 years. Making Money on Your Investments Last week I talked about the ideal time in your life to start investing for retirement. Ideally, for everyone that time is as soon as possible. If you already missed that landmark, then the answer is NOW! Once you have a budget in place, have no consumer debt (credit cards, student loans, etc.) and have between 3 and 6 months of expenses in an emergency fund, then your time is here. Let's invest!