I have been very very impressed by the knowledge of the regular posters on this site and finally registered so I can be a participant instead of the observer.
FI has always been in my blood, not out of greed but fear. 2 days ago my DW and I paid off our house at 43. We have had modest paying jobs and were able to make this happen. I joined today to investigate my future goals for FI. We max 401k, Roths and have enough for emergencies. Our kids are still young and college savings, weddings and vacations seem to be the next focus. Our current journey has been based on determination and work repetition. If we had more free time I don't think we would be in this position.
I am curious when and why people made career changes when there careers, although boring or unchallenging where paying the bills. Since I am driven more by fear it is tough to imagine a new change.
I look forward to reading and learning more from the group.
FI has always been in my blood, not out of greed but fear. 2 days ago my DW and I paid off our house at 43. We have had modest paying jobs and were able to make this happen. I joined today to investigate my future goals for FI. We max 401k, Roths and have enough for emergencies. Our kids are still young and college savings, weddings and vacations seem to be the next focus. Our current journey has been based on determination and work repetition. If we had more free time I don't think we would be in this position.
I am curious when and why people made career changes when there careers, although boring or unchallenging where paying the bills. Since I am driven more by fear it is tough to imagine a new change.
I look forward to reading and learning more from the group.