title: Financial independence: a mighty stretch but by no means out of reach.
abstract: Financial independence refers to your ability to maintain your desired lifestyle without having to work. Attainment of financial independence will provide you with peace of mind, as well as many options for your future. It can allow you to switch careers and accept a lower income, continue working at a less rigorous pace, or simply enjoy an early retirement. This article covers the basics of financial planning, including questions that guide the reader to a foundation on which to build.
authors.affiliation: Mediqus Asset Advisors Inc, Chicago, IL 60601, USA.
authors.forename: Joel M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Blau
authors.forename: Ronald J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Paprocki
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007182:Income; D007449:Investments; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D010820:Physicians / Q000191:economics*; D012179:Retirement; D014481:United States