The early retirement movement is on FIRE in 2019. Every day there’s a new article posted online about financial independence and early retirement, also known as FIRE. According to the Social Security Administration, the normal retirement age in the U.S. is 67 years old. Using that definition, we can define the age of early retirement […]
Did you know the average net worth for people living in the U.S. is $692,100? If you’re thinking that sounds high, then you’re right. I mean, I don’t know very many people with a $700K net worth. The average net worth is misleading because the numbers are skewed by the ultra-wealthy. A better statistic to […]
In my last post, I gave you the tools to determine how much money you really need to retire early. Knowing the amount of money we need for financial freedom gives us an ultimate financial goal to work towards. It tells us where we want to go. But, we also need to understand where we’re […]
Every time I read an article stating we need $5 million, or even $3 million, to be able to retire, I immediately call “BS”. Why? Because retirement means different things to different people and is based on individual situations. For example, your idea of retiring early may be to continue working, but not for someone […]
Everyone wants to be wealthy, but few people truly understand why. In American culture, the majority of us are raised to equate money to success. Or, to think wealth equals happiness. However, I want you to remember: “Money is not the goal. Money enables you to achieve your goals.” As we go through life, many […]
Do you want to achieve financial freedom, but not sure where to start or how to get there? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In fact, my purpose with this blog is: “To enable you to live the life you want by helping you eliminate your debt and teaching you how to achieve […]