When we think of retirement, we think 65. Maybe we even think about golf and Florida, but as we know here at His & Her Money, that’s definitely not always the case. Thousands of Americans are retiring way below the traditional threshold. Y
ou might have heard all about it already and found yourself thinking, “How”? Well, early retirement isn’t impossible. And it’s not just for the already wealthy, or all work and no play for marginal gain. Early retirement IS attainable, and when you play your cards right, it can be everything that you’ve ever imagined it would be!
On today’s episode of The His & Her Money Show, there’s nothing we love more than a smart money couple who have totally figured it all out and are living their best financial life.
Our guests today fall firmly into that category, because by 41 and 38 respectively, Mark and Tanja from OurNextLife.com have ALREADY retired and are enjoying their financial freedom to the fullest, debt and burden-free!
We consider financial independence to be never needing to work for money again.
Mark and Tanja were already thinking about early retirement, but their journey truly began when Tanja gifted her husband the book that changed their life: HOW TO RETIRE EARLY by Robert and Robin Charlton. They were both working long hours in stressful jobs and it opened their eyes to the possibilities of never having to work 9 to 5 for their money again.
So, they started the process. With their eye on the prize and determined to meet their end goal, Mark and Tanja started putting in the hard work, keeping a close eye on their cash flow the whole way. Not only did they resist the temptation of jumping straight into the real estate market, but they practiced lifestyle deflation in all different aspects of their lives, and the results speak for themselves.
Does early retirement sound like it’s right for you? Then listen good, as Mark and Tanja are giving us the lowdown on healthcare, early retirement tips, tricks, and myths, and more!
What You Will Learn
- Determining your vision for the long-term.
- Figuring out your retirement number.
- The scope of the 4% rule.
- Mark and Tanja’s ins and outs of investing.
- Figuring out your side hustle strategy.
Resources Mentioned
- How To Retire Early: Your Guide To Getting Rich Slowly And Retiring On Less by Robert Charlton and Robin Charlton
- How to Build Long-Term Wealth by Investing with Vanguard
- Mr. Money Mustache
- Choose FI
- Fire Drill Podcast
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