What does it take to retire rich and retire early? A huge salary? Nope. Generational wealth. Wrong.

In this episode of the Stock Investing Series, JL discusses specific strategies middle-class earners can use to retire early.

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Notes & Links:

• Stocks Part 7 blog post: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/05/16/stocks-part-vii-can-everyone-really-retire-a-millionaire/
• S&P 500 return calculator: https://dqydj.com/sp-500-return-calculator/
• Dividends reinvestment calculator: https://dqydj.com/sp-500-periodic-reinvestment-calculator-dividends/
• JL's new book, Pathfinders: https://www.amazon.com/Pathfinders-Extraordinary-Stories-Financial-Independence_And/dp/180409000X
• Blog post on withdrawal rates: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/12/07/stocks-part-xiii-withdrawal-rates-how-much-can-i-spend-anyway/
• Mr. Money Mustache blog post on retiring early: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/05/14/first-retire-then-get-rich/