Dave was just 19 when he started saving for the audacious goal of early retirement. He achieved it at 28, and realised he didn't need much to have a good life.
Lots of us dream of quitting our 9-5 job to tackle more creative pursuits or retire early. Serina Bird, also known as The Joyful Frugalista, has actually done it.
Slashing their spending to invest for the future is allowing a growing number of Aussie early retirees to buy back years they would have spent in a cubicle.
When I left my husband in 1997, I took with me four boys under five and $60 cash. Last year, at the age of 57 and 10 years ahead of schedule, I retired.
These Aussies are determined to retire early. How are they doing it? They are leading a simple life and saving hard. And they're blogging every step of the way.
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