Being financially independent means having enough passive income to cover your essential or desired living expenses. A common guideline is to aim for a net worth equal to […]
A Severance Package Is The Ultimate Catalyst For Early Retirement
Retiring early with a severance package is one of the smartest ways to leave the corporate world. Walking away without trying to secure one could leave tens of […]
Why Retiring Early Is Obviously Better Than Retiring Rich
There are two things most financially-conscience people aspire to: retiring rich or retiring early. But which is better? Many people who haven’t retired believe early retirement sounds fantastic, […]
The Grind Back To Financial Independence: Early Stages Complete
In the second half of 2023, I significantly impacted our passive income, causing our household to technically lose its financial independence. Prior to this, we had been financially […]
The Most Dangerous Early Retirement Strategy To Follow: Coast FIRE
In 2009, I established my first rule of FIRE: generate enough passive income to cover your basic living expenses. Once achieved, you attain financial independence and the freedom […]
Why It’s So Hard To Stay Retired Once You Retire Early
It’s hard enough to retire early, say before age 45. However, I’ve discovered it may be even harder to stay retired once you retire early! As I was […]