Uncommonadvice asked two really good questions, and I decided to answer them with a post rather than throw together a quick response in the comments.
The first question was: Do you live by a routine to keep yourself busy?
I have to admit something here. I spent 15 years planning my retirement, but the planning was [...]
I just realized that we are heading into Labor Day weekend. I hope all of you have a relaxing and enjoyable long weekend.
The funny thing is, when I worked, I was all over the holiday schedule. I knew exactly which days we had off, and relished the thought of them as [...]
I thought it might be nice to periodically review some of the books I’m reading. I’ve mentioned before how important I think reading is when planning for retirement, especially early retirement. I keep a list of my “top ten” book recommendations. But as I continue to read, I will share my [...]
Continue reading about Quick Book Review - How to Retire Happy
It is no secret that one of the keys to financial success, and in fact to a successful retirement, is planning. For any important event in our lives, we plan and prepare. We don’t buy a car without at least a little research or comparison shopping. We don’t buy or sell a [...]
Continue reading about 5 Easy Steps to Kick Start Your Retirement
There’s a popular TV commercial that shows people walking around town holding large numbers under their arm. It’s a serious topic - having enough for retirement - but something about the presentation cracks me up every time I see it. If you are serious about retiring early, sooner or later you will hit [...]
