The reaction we often get from friends when talking about our goal to retire early is the question “won’t you be bored?” A frequent topic among folks pursuing early retirement is the why of early retirement. For us, the question is why not? We like nice things and expensive toys as much as the Joneses... Read More
This year has been a heavy running year for me. Normally, I’m about a 5 mile per week runner. This year, I’ve already completed two half marathon distance races and 5 km race, with a couple more long races scheduled. A lot of training miles goes into completing every one of those races. When I'm... Read More
In August 2018, our nest egg finished at 36.9% of goal. Our goal is a conservative 33x our current expenses, less a 0% interest car loan that will be paid off in January 2019. This goal anticipates a 3% withdrawal rate, as opposed the 4% rate cited in the Trinity Study. Our mortgage is currently... Read More
A note on the title: When I was in grad school, Mr. Vine frequently used this line to get me out of a study hole and out in the world. He’d deploy this phrase to great effect. The logic behind it was that I could spare a couple of hours to go out to eat... Read More
Wednesday August 1, 2018 0 Comments Progress Update
Have you subscribed to receive notifications of new posts? We updated the menu to make it easier to subscribe on mobile. Or you can just click here! In July 2018, our nest egg finished at 35.7% of goal. Our goal is a conservative 33x our current expenses, less a 0% interest car loan that will... Read More
Much of my life has been spent chasing something. The goals I set may be unrealistic at times. It's my nature to look for that next, new best thing. Even when I order off a restaurant menu, I’m more likely to take a risk on a new dish rather than order what I’ve enjoyed before.... Read More
Have you subscribed to receive notifications of new posts? We updated the subscription page to make it easier to access on mobile. Click the menu to access it. Or you can just click here! The third and final resort we visited in Mexico was Zoetry Villa Rolandi on Isla Mujeres. If you’ve read the other... Read More
Have you subscribed to receive notifications of new posts? We updated the subscription page to make it easier to access on mobile. Click the menu to access it. Or you can just click here! I’ve mentioned that June was a tough month for us. June was difficult because we had to face the music from... Read More
Have you subscribed to receive notifications of new posts? We updated the subscription menu to make it easier to access on mobile. Or you can just click here! Our second hotel in Cancun was Dreams Sands, an all inclusive resort affiliated with AM Resorts. We’ve stayed at Dreams resorts previously in Tulum and Panama. If... Read More
Monday July 16, 2018 One Comment Personal Finance, Progress Update
Have you subscribed to receive notifications of new posts? We updated the subscription menu to make it easier to access on mobile. Or you can just click here! In June 2018, our nest egg finished at 34.3% of goal. Our goal is a conservative 33x our current expenses, less a 0% interest car loan that... Read More