Early Retirement Roadmap

How Much Do You REALLY Need to Retire?


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Retirement planning isn’t one-size-fits-all, and the question of “How much money do I REALLY need?” can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry—I’ve got you covered!

In this episode of Early Retirement Roadmap, I’m diving deep into the essential factors that determine your retirement number, including:

✅ How to calculate your annual retirement spending 🔢
✅ The 25x rule (and why it’s not enough for early retirees) 📊
✅ The impact of inflation, healthcare, and lifestyle choices on your savings 💸
✅ Common mistakes that can derail your retirement 🚧
✅ Smart strategies to make your money last 35+ years ⏳

I’ll also share my personal experience retiring at 55 years old, the lessons I learned along the way, and how you can create a plan that gives you true financial freedom.

👉 Want to stress-test your retirement plan? I highly recommend Bolden (think TurboTax for retirement planning) to model different financial scenarios and see if you're really ready. Try it here: https://go.boldin.com/earlyretirementroadmap

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✅Get these Free Resources available too on my Patreon!: 

📊Free MAGI calculator Excel template

📊Free 12-Step Early Retirement Planning Checklist

📊Free eBook: ACA Premium Shock Fix, 10 Ways to Pay Less for Marketplace Coverage All Year Long 

👉To get these free downloads, go to my Patreon, click Join for Free, then click on the Tools collection, and you can download any of them from there. Here is the link to my Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/cw/earlyretirementroadmap

 

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