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...]
Retirement Interview 15
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...]
10 Downsides of Early Retirement
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...]
The Retirement Police and the Definition of Retirement
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...]
Retirement Interview 14
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...]
Ten Things I Didn’t Expect in Early Retirement
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...]
The Seven Steps to Discovering a Great Retirement
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...]
Retirement Interview 13
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...]
Retirement Interview 12
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 his responses follow in black.Let's get started... GENERAL OVERVIEW How old are you (and spouse if applicable, … [Read more...]
Multiple Streams of Income: Helping You Get to Financial Independence and Beyond
You've probably heard the phrase "multiple streams of income". I'm not sure if he started it or not, but I first heard the term in a book written by author Robert Allen many years ago.The idea of multiple streams of income is that you earn money from a variety of sources. Money is flowing into your life from the left and the right, from up and down, from the north and the … [Read more...]
