Expat Life: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

We hopped a short flight from Guadalajara and caught a ride to a Mexican town I’ve been avoiding for years...

Three Weeks to Retirement! A Personal Profile of Greg S.

He sat hunched on the colorless bedspread in a nondescript hotel room in a city that felt like...

Instant Retirement: A Personal Profile of Steven K.

At 3:13 PM, Donna got the dreaded call: “Steven is in the emergency room.” He was too young to die...

Don’t Invest Like A Pro – Save and Retire in Style!

Don’t be afraid to manage your own money. It’s simple, safe, and will help you retire in style...

Three Hours in a Mexican Jail

It was rectangular, exactly 11 steps around. We were drunk, confused, and scared out of our foggy minds...

An Epic Vacation of Sun, Guns, and Blood

Back when our kids were approaching adolescence and honing their skills in the dark art of obstinance, we decided...

The Extreme Early Retirement Movement — Is the Gain Worth the Pain?

Other people retire early. What’s so special about them?

Seriously, How Much Do You Need to Retire?

Everyone wants to know: “How much money do I need to retire?” It’s not hard to figure out...