An American couple built a $1 million portfolio and retired in their 40s. Here's how they did it.

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Jim White and his wife retired in their 40s and traveled around the US in an RV

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A millennial couple who reached financial independence by their mid-30s but don't want to retire early share how they still save 80% of their income

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David Barber and Lindsey Harrison Barber
David Barber and Lindsey Harrison Barber have achieved financial independence but have no intention of retiring early.

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I retired from Amazon at 34 and chose to settle in Canada, where I only need $1,000 a month to live well

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Grigory Lukin retired in his early 30s and moved from the US to Canada.

Grigory Lukin

I saved $200,000 by the time I was 27, but I was miserable

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Gwen Merz started saving the majority of her income after college, but later realized how it affected her mental health.

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I bought a bigger house, and the buyer's remorse hurts. My family didn't need it, but I still think it'll be worth it.

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Sam Dogen gave up financial freedom to give his family a bigger home.

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DINKs in their 50s who are on track to retire early explain what being childfree has meant for their lifestyle and finances

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Wendy and Steve Thomas
Wendy and Steve Thomas.

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A childfree Gen Zer explains what being in a DINK couple has meant for her lifestyle and finances

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Eugenie Officer, her horse Ketch, her dog Phyllis, and her partner.

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