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Early Retirement Planning

The ultimate collection of articles designed to motivate you to begin your early retirement journey today! Is stress pushing you to consider an early exit? What if you retire and find yourself bored off your rocker?

You will find a wealth of arguments for and against leaving the corporate cubicle slog here, including some tips on Geoarbitrage - where would you want to live in retirement?

Should I Keep Working in Order to GiveWell?

By Cubert - September 3, 2022 - Updated on November 7, 2022

carnival house

What if you were on the cusp of leaving cubicle life behind, only to stumble upon this question: If you could save thousands of lives through effective charitable giving, would you delay retirement? At first, this scenario … [Read more...] about Should I Keep Working in Order to GiveWell?

Inflation Spike Impact on Retirement Plans

By Cubert - January 31, 2022 - Updated on October 18, 2022

surprised cat

We've heard the numbers – a lot. Inflation is running at about 7% – the highest rate in 40 years. "Transitory" was the word first used to describe it, but this past November, Fed. Chairman Jerome Powell stated, "I think … [Read more...] about Inflation Spike Impact on Retirement Plans

Getting a Grip on Your Retirement Needs

By Cubert - September 12, 2020 - Updated on October 13, 2022

big bunny

The original Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a useful lens for deciding if early retirement is a means to an end (or simply an escape hatch from stress). At this point, I'll take all the help I can get to figure this riddle … [Read more...] about Getting a Grip on Your Retirement Needs

How to Slow Down (When Early Retirement Isn’t in the Cards)

By Cubert - July 11, 2020 - Updated on September 28, 2022

Darth Maul

Over the years my job has fluctuated between periods of slowness and boredom and periods of mass hysteria and weekend-marathon testing calls. Part of what makes the field of software delivery so appealing is the decent … [Read more...] about How to Slow Down (When Early Retirement Isn’t in the Cards)

Early Retirement Tips to Reach the Finish Line

By Cubert - May 18, 2020 - Updated on September 25, 2022

early retirement tips - push harder

"I can't retire. Not yet anyhow." A colleague fast approaching 65 shared that sentiment over beers about a year ago, long before COVID-19 put a happy hour on hold. The notion of being stuck in a cubicle (or, during a … [Read more...] about Early Retirement Tips to Reach the Finish Line

To Anyone Seeking Financial Independence

By Cubert - February 16, 2020 - Updated on October 4, 2022

boy staring at dragon statue

I'm not a financial expert. I've never worked in the banking, finance, or investment industry. I'm an arm-chair advice dispenser trying to keep money from being a source of worry in my life. This is an open letter to folks … [Read more...] about To Anyone Seeking Financial Independence

Where Should I Put My Money for Retirement?

By Cubert - January 20, 2020 - Updated on November 7, 2022

poker chips

While ambling along the path to near-retirement and dealing with all of the indecisions of late, another facet of personal finance emerges to dog me. Where should I put my money for retirement? Having paid off cars, a … [Read more...] about Where Should I Put My Money for Retirement?

Stuck at the Early Retirement Crossroads

By Cubert - January 8, 2020 - Updated on October 21, 2022

retire or not retire in the woods

This time of year is typically when the winter blues start to hit me. I've got too much to be grateful for to complain, but the slog of winter doesn't bring me a ton of joy. Some incredibly real and awful events happened … [Read more...] about Stuck at the Early Retirement Crossroads

What Are the Alternatives to Retirement?

By Cubert - November 4, 2019 - Updated on September 25, 2022

woman crossing street

It's been a bit of a slug-fest at work. These last few weeks have brought on a heavy dose of 11th-hour drama that's quite typical in the world of software delivery at large corporations. Sweating out another Sunday night … [Read more...] about What Are the Alternatives to Retirement?

6 Proven Ways to Achieve a Debt Free Retirement

By Cubert - September 16, 2019 - Updated on September 18, 2022

woman at shoreline

Hello dear readers! Today's post, How to Achieve a Debt-Free Retirement Lifestyle comes to us from a blogger friend, Bernz JP, the mastermind behind Moneylogue.com. Every once in a while, even us stalwart personal financial … [Read more...] about 6 Proven Ways to Achieve a Debt Free Retirement

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