Financial freedom for Indians: What it means and how to achieve it

Three experts explain how planning and patience can you give the cushion of savings, investments, and cash on hand

As India celebrates 75th Independence Day, Business Standard spoke to three experts to understand what financial freedom is, and how people can achieve it. For most people, such freedom means having the financial cushion of savings, investments, and cash on hand. Add to that, a decent nest egg for retirement or the freedom to pursue any career without the need to earn a certain amount of salary. Start investing as early as possible, invest across asset classes, keep some aside for the rainy day, and plan for retirement when retirement seems far away. 

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