Have you ever felt that your financial life controlled you more than you control your finances? It's no secret that a majority of our life is dictated by money-how much we have and do not have, how much we need, and how much we wish we had. Monetary needs are no longer the primary driver of our economy but also of our lives. It is money that makes us do what we do because without it, rent goes unpaid and lifestyles get shifted.

But why should that always be the case? Imagine a life where you are not obsessed with the need for money but rather focusing on what your life's joyous moments should be. Imagine not punching the clock until age 70 but living life on your terms knowing that you have a financial bedrock stable enough to handle all that life throws at you.

If that sounds elusive, you're not alone. While the idea of financial independence may seem out of your reach, it is far from the truth. The Secret to Becoming Financially Independent is a culmination of the studies and research done on what steps are needed to create a mindset for becoming not just financially independent but also working towards early retirement. Join Henry in this latest episode as he goes over the debt ceiling dilemma our nation is facing and share with you an excerpt from The Secret to Becoming Financially Independent available for download now at Juncture 401k.