First – thanks for all the thoughtful comments on my last post, Teaching Teens to Budget! There was great dialogue in the comments and I can’t wait to give a one-month update after this month passes (February is our first month with this experiment in effect).
For today, I’ve got a super long post ahead. Grab yourself a cup of coffee/water and settle in, because this one is a bit of a doozy!
I’ve written a bit about my desire to retire early (see my Catching Fire post, or my 2026 Financial Goals post). I’ve been thinking through many of the comments you’ve raised on these posts and wanted to share my thoughts and planning for early retirement. The big caveat is that I’m still figuring this out and am by no means an expert, so these are my early thoughts. If you notice a glaring hole or something I’m forgetting, please let me know in the comments!
