A big part of financial freedom is having your heart and mind free from worry about the what-ifs of life.

We tend to focus on assets and forget about debts. Financial security requires facing up to the big picture: assets minus debts.

Time is key to building your financial security.

Every financial worry you want to banish and financial dream you want to achieve comes from taking tiny steps today that put you on a path toward your goals.

Pay off your mortgage before retirement, and that's one less bill you'll have to worry about when you're on a fixed income.

Thoughtful financial planning can easily take a backseat to daily life.