Welcome
Hello and Welcome to “Retired at 47″. So you’re wondering if I actually retired at 47? Yes and no (but mostly yes). I did in fact escape my corporate job after 25 years in that environment. That was almost a year ago, and I gave myself some time to figure out what I wanted to do next. I now have a small, part-time business that is still evolving. But the change did not happen overnight - it was something I planned for and worked towards for almost 15 years.
This blog is my space where I can hopefully share with you some of what I did right, some of what I did wrong, and thoughts for the future. I love to share ideas and resources, so please jump right in and ask questions, make suggestions, or just hang out.
Disclaimer
I am not a finance professional or accredited in any way. I offer my thoughts on early retirement based purely on my own experience. All thoughts, opinions, and comments offered on this site are just that - opinions. I am a firm believer in seeking out multiple sources before forming an opinion or making a decision, and I encourage you to do the same. You may want to consult a finance professional before making any financial decisions.
September 2nd, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Just want to say thank you so much for featuring The Smarter Wallet on your roundup! It is a very new site just like yours, so I’m always happy to get to know those folks behind the newer blogs!
Best wishes,
SVB
September 29th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Great blog! You have some interesting articles on here. I hope to be retired by 47 as well, so thanks for the inspiration!
September 29th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
@Beeb - Thank you, and best of luck to you in pursuing an early retirement. It really is worth the effort
February 13th, 2010 at 10:10 am
I’m in love with this blog! Thank you for making it!!
April 15th, 2010 at 11:24 am
You should keep up with the blogging. I have enjoyed browsing around some of your old posts.