One Reason I Want You To Achieve Financial Independence

Flexibility.

Being financially independent (FI) — or very close to it — gives you the flexibility to embrace new opportunities and deal more easily with challenging life situations, you may have never even imagined.

When I first embarked on the FI journey in 2013, it was all about chasing freedom.

Initially, I dreamt of escaping from a soul-sucking job to enjoy a life of more travel and adventure. Freedom on the open road, so to speak. To have more time for myself and my immediate family, without worrying about earning a paycheck to pay for it all.

I’ve since been learning the benefits of financial independence aren’t all so self-centered.

Financial Independence Provides Flexibility

Life happens. Many times it’s amazing, full of fun and good blessings. Sometimes it’s messy and stressful. Other times it seems unfair and overwhelmingly difficult, if not impossible, to navigate.

But I can tell you without a doubt, it’s so much easier if you’re financially independent.

Recently some blogging friends, Mr. & Mrs. PIE, from Plan, Invest, & Escape, shared a heartbreaking story of illness after achieving financial independence and retiring early (FIRE).