One of the most frequently asked questions we get when we tell people we’re going on a year-long boat trip is: “What are you doing with your house?” Most people assume we’re going to sell it and use the proceeds to afford such an adventure. There are plenty of examples of Read more…
Over the last couple of weeks, I had the opportunity to read Tanja Hester’s book “Work Optional – Retire Early the Non-Penny-Pinching Way.” I’ve read a few of Tanja’s posts on her popular “Our Next Life” blog as I’ve researched FIRE topics in the past and her title “Work Optional” Read more…
Here are the five reasons why it is important that we do this epic adventure now as a family: 1. We Can Still Influence Our Kids’ Worldview At ages 13 and 15 when we embark on the Great Loop, our kids are still under our roof and are at important Read more…
Today, in part three, I’ll expand on the last of three topics that hang people up and make them think that early retirement is impossible to achieve. Part 1: Health Insurance Part 2: College Part 3: How to access your retirement money early We’re taking on the topic of how Read more…
Today, in part two, I’ll expand on the next of three topics that hang people up and make them think that early retirement is impossible to achieve. Part 1: Health Insurance Part 2: College Part 3: How to access your retirement money early This week we’ll take on college expenses Read more…
Over the next three posts I’ll expand on three topics that hang people up and make them think that early retirement is impossible to achieve. Part 1: Health Insurance Part 2: College Part 3: How to access your retirement money early This week we’ll take on health insurance. Not that Read more…
How is it possible to retire early? How much do you need in the bank? When can I retire? Shockingly Simple Math First of all, there is some Shockingly Simple Math to early retirement, and I recommend you start where many of us started on this journey, and that’s Mr. Read more…
The story of the Mexican Fisherman and why retiring early is important to us. Have you ever heard the parable of the Mexican Fisherman? I’ve heard several versions, but I like this one, retold by Courtney Carver over at bemorewithless.com (which you should also check out): An American investment banker Read more…
What does “Retire Early” mean to us? My boss’ boss retired last year. At his “there’s free cake in the conference room” retirement celebration, I asked him what he had planned. His response surprised me. “I don’t really have anything planned. I’m just going to be open to what the universe Read more…