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Archives for June 2019

Three “Must Do” Actions to Take Before You Leave the Workforce

June 29, 2019 By ESI 10 Comments

We've talked a lot about what retirement is like -- and I mean what it's really like. Not some sort of ideal version of life after work or the "quit work and play golf all day" retirement of our grandparents, but the various aspects and challenges of retirement (and especially early retirement) in the 21st century. We've discussed how to get up the nerve to retire as well … [Read more...]

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Retirement Interview 15

June 28, 2019 By ESI 43 Comments

Here’s our latest interview with a retiree as we seek to learn from those who have actually taken the retirement plunge. If you’d like to be considered for an interview, drop me a note and we can chat about specifics. My questions are in bold italics and her responses follow in black. Let's get started... GENERAL OVERVIEW How old are you (and spouse if applicable, … [Read more...]

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10 Downsides of Early Retirement

June 26, 2019 By ESI 9 Comments

The following is a post which originally appeared at Budgets are Sexy. Last year I wrote a guest post for Budgets are Sexy titled 10 Things I Didn’t Expect in Early Retirement. The post detailed ten awesome things I had discovered about early retirement. The article was picked up by Business Insider and created quite a bit of publicity. Its message is popular with a broad … [Read more...]

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Millionaire Interview 136

June 24, 2019 By ESI 47 Comments

Here’s our latest interview with a millionaire as we seek to learn from those who have grown their wealth to high heights. If you’d like to be considered for an interview, drop me a note and we can chat about specifics. My questions are in bold italics and his responses follow in black. Let's get started... OVERVIEW How old are you (and spouse if applicable, plus how … [Read more...]

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The Retirement Police and the Definition of Retirement

June 22, 2019 By ESI 53 Comments

I have always been a math guy. Yes, I did well in school in all subjects, but math was always my preferred area. So easy. So logical. So fun. (If school can be seen as fun). This love for math is what got me started on the path to being an accountant. I loved the way everything balanced -- it was awesome! I found it to be so much fun that in high school I finished the … [Read more...]

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Retirement Interview 14

June 21, 2019 By ESI 16 Comments

Here’s our latest interview with a retiree as we seek to learn from those who have actually taken the retirement plunge. If you’d like to be considered for an interview, drop me a note and we can chat about specifics. My questions are in bold italics and her responses follow in black. Let's get started... GENERAL OVERVIEW How old are you (and spouse if applicable, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews, Retirement

Ten Things I Didn’t Expect in Early Retirement

June 19, 2019 By ESI 19 Comments

You may not be aware that in addition to writing for ESI Money, I also often do guest posts for other sites. I do these as a form of marketing. They introduce my writing to a new audience while also giving the host site some (hopefully) great content and the chance to take a break for one post. I detailed the value of doing this in my series on how to create a $25k blog … [Read more...]

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Millionaire Interview 135

June 17, 2019 By ESI 9 Comments

Here’s our latest interview with a millionaire as we seek to learn from those who have grown their wealth to high heights. If you’d like to be considered for an interview, drop me a note and we can chat about specifics. My questions are in bold italics and their responses follow in black. Let's get started... OVERVIEW How old are you (and spouse if applicable, plus … [Read more...]

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The Seven Steps to Discovering a Great Retirement

June 15, 2019 By ESI 9 Comments

Well, we may have a new contender for "best retirement book"! For years I have recommended How Much Money Do I Need to Retire? as my top retirement book. It's an awesome book and one of the handful that I've ever read 3+ times. The book made my list of the only five money books anyone needs to read -- it's that good. Plus I know the author personally. He's a very … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Retirement

Retirement Interview 13

June 14, 2019 By ESI 24 Comments

Here’s our latest interview with a retiree as we seek to learn from those who have actually taken the retirement plunge. If you’d like to be considered for an interview, drop me a note and we can chat about specifics. My questions are in bold italics and her responses follow in black. Let's get started... GENERAL OVERVIEW How old are you (and spouse if applicable, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews, Retirement

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