Depending on the current state of your finances, financial freedom might seem a long way away. For many people, financial freedom—when you don’t have to worry about how to pay the bills and your money is invested and making money for you—is a far off dream. What they don’t understand is how close financial planning can get them to that dream.Financial planning isn’t all staring at ledgers and creating spreadsheets, although if you like that sort of thing you’re welcome to do it. It’s about creating a list of your financial goals and figuring out how to get yourself there.Here are some steps to take to get started on your financial plan.