Test Question (TQ): How Do You Retire 15 Years Early?

1.  Get rid of debt.  Debt is the opposite of saving.

2.  Make your money work for you early in your life -- In others words the sooner you get started on planning and implementing your retirement plan, the sooner it will happen.  continue below ............

3.  Be your own person - do not try to keep up with the neighbors on the right or left of you.

4.  Live below your means, yet be comfortable in your living quarters.  AND Invest the balance of your disposable monthly income.

5.  Save money on little things, over and over, and over again, until all the little things add up to BIG savings.  Example:  You can start your savings marathon by purchasing a beaded, designer, wedding gown from China, online for $60 to $70!

6.  This really should be number one;  Plan on how you will arrive at enough money to live off of your investments - Then work your plan.  A Financial Planner who has help others reach their financial goals, can help you with your planning. 

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