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I enjoyed reading this short essay / article. The author would fit in just fine 'round here.
Yes, You Can Retire: One Investor's Contrarian Perspective - Seeking Alpha
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Yes, You Can Retire: One Investor's Contrarian Perspective - Seeking Alpha
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I became my own "expert" spurred by the fear that most of the "real experts" instilled in me. I retired without having anything near the amount that many of them said I MUST have (or else I would be doomed!). Some of the numbers were ridiculous to me, and simply not possible the way I lived my lifestyle.
I found out that ANYONE who decides that they want to retire, can. You can, we can... and by keeping your eye on ONE area, you can figure out how you will retire.
The thing to focus on is how much you spend, and how much you will be able to reduce that spending, so that no matter what you savings accounts look like, you do not have to work forever.
He recommends "Die Broke" written by Pollan and Levine. In a quick search, I didn't find that title mentioned here on the forum. Any fans?I found out that ANYONE who decides that they want to retire, can. You can, we can... and by keeping your eye on ONE area, you can figure out how you will retire.
The thing to focus on is how much you spend, and how much you will be able to reduce that spending, so that no matter what you savings accounts look like, you do not have to work forever.