On this blog, retiring by age 35 is a not-so-secret goal of mine. But in the real world, I tend to keep that secret much more closely guarded. That’s because most people are conditioned to believe in a 40 year working career, followed by just a few short years of enjoying life before they kick […]
Early Retirement
My new life plan to “retire” at 35 and still hit $4 million dollars in net worth.
Ever had one of those brutal workdays? The type that makes you stop and ask yourself how on earth your life brought you here. I had one of those days recently. It was halfway through a meeting debating the absolutely mind-numbing details only the white-collar world could even begin to care about. “Should we call […]
How to earn $101,200 per year and pay ZERO taxes.
Did you know there’s a completely legal way to make six figures a year, without paying ANY taxes? It sounds too good to be true, but I promise it’s totally achievable with a little bit of patience. And you won’t even need to channel your inner Tony Soprano money launderer to make it happen. If […]
My 401(k) is bursting at the seams. Now what? 6 unusual alternatives.
Last month, I came to the shocking revelation that I’m set for life. Even if I never invest another cent, ever, all signs point towards me reaching age 60 with $1.5 to $2 million dollars. (That’s adjusted for inflation, meaning the portfolio in 2050 will buy the same amount of stuff as $1.5-2 million dollars […]
How this Astrophysicist Retired After Working for Just 5 Years [Financial Freedom Spotlight]
Welcome to the second edition of the Financial Freedom Spotlight Series! If you missed Episode 1, these posts are all about highlighting people who fast tracked their freedom. Retiring in your 60s is worth getting some balloons and cutting a cake, but it doesn’t count here. We’re looking at people who made work totally optional […]