This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Sara Chevere, Finance Babe LLC
You've probably heard it a thousand times: "Spend less than you earn" and "Invest wisely for your future." These golden rules of personal finance seem like foolproof guides to financial freedom. But if you've tried to implement them, you might have realized they don't offer a one-size-fits-all roadmap to prosperity.
Why?
Because these adages, while important, are often too simplistic. They assume your ultimate financial goal is to retire comfortably based on your current lifestyle. What they miss is the nuance of life that happens between now and that far-off retirement date.
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