Would you retire early if you could? And how much money would you have saved before doing so? Helpful to hear family status as well (single, married, parent, etc).

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Yes, currently working towards that. My FI number is $750k and my RE number is $1.2 million. Single, from a culture where I’m expected to financially support my parents when they stop working.

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Thanks! I’m about 7 years away from $1.2 - only at $350k now. But hey almost half way to FI!

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Heck yes. Goal is to retire when my husband turns 50 (I’ll be 47). No kids but lots of pets :) Goal is to have about $3MM

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Abso-freaking-lutely!

Definitely want to retire no later than mid 50s, which is considered fairly early these days from what I am hearing from everyone.

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