New Delhi, April 6 -- In a country like India with a population of more than 147 crores, financial freedom is a dream of many. Still, the path to accomplishing this dream is not easy. It comes with a lot of caveats, sacrifices in early years and long-term strategic thinking.

In case you are around 35 and aspire to retire with peace of mind and comfort by 60, this is the opportune time for you to act and effectively plan your investment in a sensible manner over the next 25 years or so.

Keeping this in mind, here are 7 actionable steps you can take to achieve your desired objectives and ensure you can provide your family with a meaningful lifestyle going forward.

Start by clarifying the lifestyle you aspire to after retirement. What do ...