Congratulations! Becoming debt-free is a game-changer. Making that last payment on credit cards, student loans or whatever debt burden you carried must have been a huge weight off your shoulders.

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For years, I viewed debt freedom as the ultimate financial goal, when in actuality, it was just the first step into financial freedom, and even retiring early. Here are three strategies to carry into ...