brucethebroker
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Hey guys/gals, I just dropped in and began reading this thread. I also read many financial blogs (ERE, MMM, etc.) and am always looking for the "nugget" or two to get me thinking. One thing that really amazes me are the number of nit pickers that comment on the sites. "Not really retired", "the blog is still a job", "numbers don't work". I guess I equate financial freedom with the freedom part more important than the financial part. 10 years ago, I would have said I wanted to work until I dropped because of good health and a booming business I had created. But then the business blew up (recession of '08), and the health dropped off a little. Now I part time it, but I decide whether to work or not. My investments give me that freedom. I consider myself retired, but many would argue that point.
As for me, I really don't care that Jacob at ERE has gone back into the workforce or that MMM now makes blogging cash. They both have proved their points (with early retirement) and are now following their new dreams. And both STILL give me ideas when I drop in.
As for me, I really don't care that Jacob at ERE has gone back into the workforce or that MMM now makes blogging cash. They both have proved their points (with early retirement) and are now following their new dreams. And both STILL give me ideas when I drop in.