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Healthcare in Early Retirement

Healthcare Options in Early Retirement

Considering early retirement? Don’t let healthcare be a hurdle! This post explores your options to help you find affordable coverage and peace of mind as you transition to this exciting new chapter. Remember, you may qualify for financial assistance depending on your income.

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Empowering Small Business Owners: A Guide to Financial Mastery for Long-Term Success

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, small business owners face multifaceted challenges. Among these, none is more pivotal than the development of a robust financial knowledge base. In this article, we will delve into the key aspects that empower small business owners to make informed decisions, ensuring sustainable growth. Let’s explore each facet comprehensively. Meticulous Accounting At the core of effective financial management lies meticulous accounting. This involves regular reconciliation,… Read More »Empowering Small Business Owners: A Guide to Financial Mastery for Long-Term Success

Why Going Back to School in Retirement is the Best Decision You’ll Make

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This is a special guest post to ColumbusFI.com by Miley McCarthy of IgniteYourFire.info. Retirement is a much-anticipated time in anyone’s life. The thought of relaxing on a beach, spending time with grandkids, and ticking off all the items on a bucket list is enough to make anyone excited. However, for some, after a while, the novelty wears off, and a feeling of restlessness sets in. You may find yourself grappling… Read More »Why Going Back to School in Retirement is the Best Decision You’ll Make

How We Left the U.S. to Retire Early

To many Americans, the idea of retiring early and moving abroad holds undeniable appeal. After all, who hasn’t sat at their desk and dreamt of strolling the streets of a new city or feeling Caribbean sand beneath their toes? Here’s a look at three people who have made that dream a reality, and the financial strategies that helped them on their way to financial independence.

Jackie is a FI Success Story

Jackie Cummings Koski lives in southwestern Ohio and achieved FIRE at 49 years old with $1.3 million. Koski worked at LexisNexis for 20 years earning an $80,000 salary and reached $1,000,000 in net worth when she was 46. As a single Black mother, Koski says she tried to fight the wealth gap narrative at every turn because she knew no one could help her if she failed. She represents a… Read More »Jackie is a FI Success Story

They Retired in the 40’s With $2.2 Million To Travel The World

Dianne and Guillermo Rastelli retired at the ages 45 and 48 with $2.2 million and a plan to travel in search of their forever home. Dianne knew she had always wanted to retire before 50 and live in Colorado, but Guillermo, being Bolivian-American, told Dianne he was culturally raised with the idea that he should work as long and hard as he could to provide for his family. After a… Read More »They Retired in the 40’s With $2.2 Million To Travel The World

FIRE Starters

This couple, with 5 kids, FIREd in their 30’s! Watch this video to see how they live a great life, on their own terms. And watch below for their pandemic update.

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