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How to Reach Financial Freedom. It's never a bad time to try to get your finances in order. Here are a few ways to ensure that your efforts aren't going to waste:. Embrace the Truth. Finance experts say a proper understanding of your fiscal situation could help you progress your wealth. "What’s coming in? What’s going out? And where is it going?" Be Yourself. Saving money is important, and experts say not to allow outside influences to force you to spend money you don't have. "If you can shut the rest of the world out, whether that is shutting out your colleagues and your friends, or whether that is shutting out social media because it’s telling you to buy certain things or to wear certain things, you’re going to be much more successful in getting to what your ultimate goals actually are.", Jean Chatzky, personal finance expert, via Yahoo! Money. Find a Better Job. Experts say if you desire higher compensation for your work, look for opportunities elsewhere. "Switching jobs is probably the best way to get a substantial raise in your salary.", Jean Chatzky, personal finance expert, via Yahoo! Money. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT