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What about me…
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Well I started my journey after I graduated in the end of 2004, I was 25 at that time. But I was just so happy to be out of school so I didn’t give too much thought about retiring just yet.
After about 6 months or so of reading various personal finance books an idea started forming in my mind about “what really is my goal?” and “how long do I really want to work?”
It was then, before I hit 26 that I realized my goal is to attain financial independence and based on my rough calculations, I should be able to retire by 35.
As of the date of this post (6/21/2009) I am 28. This blog is to chronicle my journey of hitting my goal to retire by 35.
You can find more information of my planned path to retirement here:
- Synthesized Retirement Plan
- Retirement Blueprint Parts I, II, and III
- Recalculated Minimized Monthly Expenses
- Personal Timeless Principles and Daily Practices
- Personal Investment Style
- Current Gross Income Breakdown
- Current Budget
- Current Status
- Goals for 2010 (draft)
- Goals for 2009
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I would love to see those ‘rough calculations’ to see how you will retire by 35.
ps I like the blog.
Thanks! I plan on writing up more posts about overall asset projection by the age of 35. The projection of retirement accounts is here. And the projection of real estate mortgage payoff is here.
I absolutely love your goal and think it is doable if you have a decent salary, live way below your means and invest a sizeable chunk. I have been in school forever but I opened a Roth eventhough I haven’t started my first job to take advantage of a great investing vehicle. I look forward to reading more!
An admirable goal but what are you going to do after you’re 35?
It’s 30 more years until “retirement” then another 30 for living if you’re lucky
So 60 years… of hobbies? Or did you want to work part-time and maybe become a full-time blogger?
Can’t wait to read more about this plan
I think there’s a world of possibilities out there, from doing nonprofit work around the world, traveling & living in countries with lower standards of living, learning new hobbies which can become trades, to becoming very proficient in subjects I am actually interested in.
Mostly importantly I would be able to effectively utilize my time to do what I want. I don’t need someone to tell me when to get to work, when to take breaks, when to take lunch, and when I can go home. Don’t need to spend 8-10 hours a day doing something I am very bored in and doesn’t actually effectively stimulate my mind or help me grow.
For me time is the most precious commodity that both beggars and kings have but cannot buy more, so I don’t want to trade my time for all the money in the world. That’s the reason for my goal of achieving financial independence.
Glad to find your blog. Cant wait to read more. Financial independence is my goal too.
Thanks! This is a long work-in-progress for me too, spanning more than a decade.