2931: [Part 1] You Don’t Have to Make $100,000 a Year to Retire Early by Mrs. 1500 of 1500 Days on Frugality

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2931: Mrs. 1500 from 1500Days.com shares her thoughts on early retirement, emphasizing that you don’t need to earn a six-figure salary to achieve it. Drawing from her own experience of living frugally, she offers practical tips, such as renting out spare rooms, maintaining a budget car, and delaying major expenses like children, all while finding joy in a simpler lifestyle. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.1500days.com/you-dont-have-to-make-100000-a-year-to-retire-early/ Quotes to ponder: "Anyone can stir things together in a bowl. Take a day to make up a bunch of breakfast sandwiches and put them in the freezer so you don’t have to stop at the drive-thru on the way to work because you woke up late." "Delay having children until you can afford them. Now I understand surprises happen, but there are ways to avoid these surprises." "Don’t attend weddings for people you don’t believe will stay together." Episode references: Retire by 40: https://retireby40.org Mr. Money Mustache: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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