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I’m financially independent, now what?

Today’s question comes from David. He asks:

“I happened upon your site today and engaged in some Sunday morning binge reading. I very much enjoyed reading your articles and appreciate your efforts to help others and to transform their lives. In reading through the questions that have been posed to you, I noticed that most of the questions concern ways to save and invest. Of course, amassing sufficient resources is a necessary step to early...

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How do I spend down my retirement money?

 

Today’s question comes from Robin. She asks:

I found your website through your book list, which includes 7 titles I have added to my “Read” list (thanks!) From there, I’ve been entranced for the past hour reading articles on your website. I like your direct (open) and honest approach, which is why I’m sending you my question:

Lesson from Parents: “It’s not OK to be rich!”

My parents were Stanford grads, scientists who placed...

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Can regular people with regular boring jobs retire early too?

Today’s question comes from Grainne. She asks:

I came to the financial independence route a bit late. I spent my 20s as a consumer racking up a huge debt. I realised when I turned 30 that things had to change. I discovered minimalism and stopped buying so much stuff and got rid of my debt as quickly as possible. Through this I discovered that investing isn’t that hard and once all my debt was paid I...

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Should I invest in bitcoin?

Today’s question comes from Scott. He asks:

First, I’d like to say thank you for having the guts to start this site, putting yourself out there, and for putting so much of your personal time into helping others, like me. I also applaud you for, as it seems over this internet thing, living the life you dreamed of.

The purpose of this email is to ask your opinion and thoughts on cryptocurrencies.

A few months ago, a...

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Should I stop using retirement accounts if I’m planning to retire early?

Today’s question comes from Kenton. He asks:

I really appreciate you sharing your experiences about how you became FI.

I read this article: https://chrisreining.com/is-starting-a-business-the-fastest-path-to-financial-freedom/ — loved it. I’m 35, happily married with four kids, in a “typical” financial situation (ok salary, mortgage, credit card debt, small 401k).

How did I find you? Well, that’s a very personal discussion I’d like to share with you that leads up my question.

My grandfather died at the age...

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