Starting Late on the Journey to Financial Independence?
You Are Not Alone.
So many of us in our 50’s, 60’s and beyond find ourselves with meager savings, debt, and few opportunities for a secure retirement. We want to get our financial houses in order, ever at this late date.
Yet we don’t want to sacrifice for years to reach FI. Too late for that! We’re committed to living meaningful, interesting, full, and fun lives – now.
Is it possible?
Follow my journey as I work towards financial independence and explore the changing meaning of “aging well.” I’ll share wisdom from the triumphs and challenges of other late bloomers as well. Together, we can do this!
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