Hey there, fellow freedom seekers! It's time for our monthly financial independence update, and boy, do we have some exciting news to share. Our Freedom Fund—our ticket to a life of choice and purpose—is blossoming like never before. Remember that mango tree analogy we've been using? Well, our mangoes are so close to ripening that we can almost taste the sweet flavor of financial freedom. We're now at 90% of our goal, which means we're actually a couple of months ahead of schedule. Can you believe it? July 2017 is our target date, and it's looking more achievable than ever! But let's not count our mangoes before they're picked. The market can be as unpredictable as a summer storm, so we're keeping our eyes on the long-term forecas
José
José concluded his distinguished 13-year career at Vanguard at age 44, stepping away from corporate life to embrace an early retirement. As a project manager, he expertly orchestrated the creation and delivery of educational materials—both digital and print—for 401(k) participants, ensuring resources reached millions of investors. Today, he embraces life's simpler pleasures: quality time with family, pursuit of passion projects, discovery of new adventures, and leisurely meals in his garden oasis.
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Wow! This is awesome! Congrats on reaching another milestone! It’s so motivating to follow graphs of your progress, isn’t it?
I also love that you guys explained how you will convert your non-retirement assets. That was a question we struggled to find an answer to in this world of very late retirements. As a result we did what you are doing now- built up the non-retirement fund to avoid early penalties and fees, because who likes those, right?
Great work and keep it up!
Hi! Thank you. It sure is motivating and I like that the blog provides me with a reason to track the progress via different charts. Yes, we gotta do our best to avoid those fees!!! It’s amazing how little people know about the loop holes available. I found out about it a few years ago as well. Thanks for dropping by!