A couple who quit their 9-to-5s and built a 7-figure net worth say their first step to financial independence had nothing to do with money

For one couple, the first step toward financial independence wasn't investing or cutting expenses. It was creating a shared vision for their life.

Source: [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/savvy-couple-first-steps-to-financial-independence-net-worth-2026-8)