I do not believe a college degree was necessary 40 years ago to make a decent living and build a retirement.  I happened to grow up with a father who absolutely did not believe in education after high school. He was born in 1915.  I did not finish college, but had some good opportunities during my working career and wo...more

Are you kidding?  I'm single and retired at 56.  I was divorced at age 42.  Until I sent my ex packing, I didn't have two cents to rub together.  She wrecked every vehicle we owned, her son was in and out of jail, he got us sued.  After that was all over, I invested, watched and saved MY money and was able to retire wi...more

It's really not that hard.  I retired at 56.  Had all of my stuff paid off. (vehicles, home, never used credit cards).  I can live on $700.00 per month if I have to and that includes every thing.  I never have been one to keep up with or look rich to others.  My savings rate is 70%.    I was in an other country  in ...more

I do like this article.  I don't agree with all of it.  You can work hard, save, try to build the American Dream.  Then, Kaboom!!! Ex takes most, recessions take a whole lot more, taxes and inflation eat away at the rest.   Lucky me, I fought back from all of this, worked my tail off, and live debt free and retired a...more