The ultimate goal that unites the authors of this blog is early retirement. In order achieve this goal, it is first necessary to define smaller, concrete goals that encompass everything you want from your early escape. You can’t just say “I want to retire early” and expect it to happen if you don’t have certain [...]

I decided I wanted to retire early back in January 2011. Most retirement books and blogs focus on when to take social security or how to save up a million dollars over many years. Personal finance books told me to save 10% (or even 15% if you’re feeling wild). I wasn’t seeing any results from [...]