Category: Investing

3 Months To Retirement: Are My Global Travel Plans Changing?

by A Purple Life, posted in Countdown To Retirement, Early Retirement, Finance, Investing, Travel

Short Answer: Maybe. Buckle up for the much longer answer. My original plan for this year was to move out of our apartment when our lease is up in July and stay in 2 monthly AirBnBs in Seattle. Then I would quit my job in September and go to FinCon (which I will no longer be attending because of the founder’s behavior here, here and here). Lastly, I was planning to fly to Australia and New Zealand. Continue reading “3 Months To Retirement: Are My Global Travel Plans Changing?” →

4 Months To Retirement: Trying To Find Silver Linings In A Pandemic

by A Purple Life, posted in Countdown To Retirement, Early Retirement, Finance, Investing, Musings

We’re on Week 10 of quarantine in Seattle. Our first stay-at-home order extension was set to end yesterday, but unsurprisingly has been extended to May 31st (at least). So as I mentally prepare to see only my partner for a total of at least 3.5 months (even serious introverts have their limits…), I’ve been reflecting on the possible improvements to our world that could stem from this pandemic. Continue reading “4 Months To Retirement: Trying To Find Silver Linings In A Pandemic” →

6 Months To Retirement: This Is Starting To Feel Real

by A Purple Life, posted in Countdown To Retirement, Early Retirement, Fitness, Investing, Keto, Taxes

Reality is setting in y’all. I feel similar to how I did right before we moved across the country without a house, job or knowing basically anyone on this side of the country. I had made the decision and I knew it was the right one, but it was still terrifying. I was leaving the best job I’d ever had behind, along with the best apartment I’d ever had and all the friends I’d made in my adult life. I was petrified. Continue reading “6 Months To Retirement: This Is Starting To Feel Real” →

I Qualify For Social Security! (But I’m Not Depending On It)

by A Purple Life, posted in Early Retirement, Finance, Investing

It’s happened y’all! I’ve worked long enough to earn 40 social security credits and have now been inducted into the club of Americans who will receive some of the money the government has been taking from my paycheck my whole career. WOOHOO! Continue reading “I Qualify For Social Security! (But I’m Not Depending On It)” →