Financial Independence Is the Off-Ramp — Retirement Is Taking It

People use "financial independence" and "retirement" as if they're the same milestone. But treating them the same is where a lot of financial plans go sideways.

# Financial Independence Is the Off-Ramp — Retirement Is Taking It People use "financial independence" and "retirement" as if they're the same milestone. But treating them the same is where a lot of financial plans go sideways. **Read the full article:** [Kiplinger](https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/financial-independence-vs-retirement) *This article was originally published by Kiplinger. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*