He burned out, moved to Thailand with his family, and found early retirement didn't suit him

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Jona Dunning moved from Seattle to Chiang Mai, Thailand, with his wife, Mary, and their two kids.

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How 2 couples cut housing costs to speed up their path to early retirement

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Financially independent couple Josette Chang and Alexander Nathanson.

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The FIRE road map: Early retirees explain their 2-part investment strategy to hit financial independence

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Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung, the founders of The Millennial Revolution, quit their jobs in 2015 to travel the world.

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We're raising toddlers in a tiny home. We work just 3 days a week, and save over half our income.

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Jos van der Meulen and Fenna Wit in their tiny home in the Netherlands.

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What happens after you retire early? People who have done it in their 30s describe boredom, identity shifts, and second thoughts.

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Rose Han achieved financial independence at age 32.

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Why the founder of Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day decided to sell her business and retire at 53

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Monica Nassif founded Caldrea and Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day.

Monica Nassif

The under-the-radar books early retirees and savvy investors are reading to get ahead

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An NYC couple broke a golden rule of mortgage payments, and it helped them retire early

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Financially independent couple Josette Chang and Alexander Nathanson

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I left my full-time job at 50 and moved to Mexico. The savings were great — and the reinvention was even better.

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By moving to Mexico, I was able to retire early, and I'm living comfortably until my Social Security kicks in.

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We're financially independent millennials. Here are 5 tips for Gen Zers who want to do the same.

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Alan and Katie share their advice for those who discover FIRE in their 20s.

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