- Is rural america an option for retirement? Why do moving to SE asia seem to dominate these discussions (at least on reddit)
Some pros: 1. you dont need to worry about visa 2. In many areas you can still hunt/fish to get food, which is healthier than store bought imo. If you retire at 40-50 and you take good care if...
255 points607 comments7 d ago
- How do people retire without investing
In my workplace, out of the 30 people I work with, only one other person invests in anything (stocks real estate) A genuine question how do these people manage to retire? I've witnessed my...
185 points163 comments7 d ago
- Recent blue wave and healthcare?
I read the occasional article but definitely not an expert. Remember, dems put everyone through the longest government shutdown ever over the ACA cliff. At the very least could we get an end to...
81 points257 comments3 d ago
- My wife and I are taking the plunge
We aren't fully lean firing, but we're dropping to a single income household. I'm excited. I won't dive into all of our finances, but we're fortunate to be in a position where its possible. Going...
65 points35 comments6 d ago
- Retire in a dream area but work 7-10 extra years, or a fine enough area and retire by 40?
This is something i am struggling with and could really use some assistance with. Area 1: \- median home price = $750,000 w/ property taxes @ $1200/mo \- has amazing transit to get anywhere in the...
48 points74 comments4 d ago
- To sleep in or not sleep in?
What's your opinion on sleeping in? I'm barista FI...20 hr work weeks. Despite all this extra time I'm still finding it hard to do everything I want to do. I didn't get as much as I wanted to...
44 points34 comments6 d ago
- Tool that simulates a market crash and long recovery
Hi all, my parents are retiring soon and are worried about a potential market crash in the next few years. Is there any way I can simulate a market crash, similar to the 1929 crash, 2008 crash, or...
17 points22 comments4 d ago
- Weekly LeanFIRE Discussion
What have you been working on this week? Please use this thread to discuss any progress, setbacks, quick questions or just plain old rants to the community.
12 points12 comments2 d ago
- Resources for people planning their final year of working
I unwillingly switched jobs this past summer due to a layoff situation. I was hoping to stay in the previous job until I retired then I was hoping to stay in my current job until I retired. Alas,...
9 points12 comments1 d ago
- looking for guidance
I am staring from absolutely 0 What advice can you give me for career path and objectives that I should try to push for to get to a successful level by 30. I am 22 now and have every option in...
7 points17 comments5 d ago