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This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Katie and Alan Donegan, who retired at the ages of 35 and 40, respectively. The couple is originally from the UK and has been nomadic since 2020. The essay has been edited for length and clarity.Alan: When I was growing up in…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with retired lawyer Kristine Wu, 31, based in Hong Kong. It’s been edited for length and clarity.I pursued law solely because I saw it as a practical, respectable career, but I didn’t love it. Before starting my first job, I came across…
At 26, Kevin Choi got a diagnosis that changed his life: glaucoma.It’s a progressive eye disease that damages the optic nerve, often without symptoms until it’s too late. By the time doctors caught it, Choi had lost half his vision.An engineer by training — and a former rifleman in South…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brad Barrett, who hosts the ChooseFI podcast. Business Insider has verified his professional history.My journey to financial independence, or FI, started long before I had heard of or read about this term.I’m a Certified Public Accountant, and I began my career…
Scarlett Johansson, 40, says her early rom-com roles didn’t challenge her as an actor.In an interview with The Times published on Saturday, Johansson reflected on her career and how Hollywood has changed over the years.After her breakout role in Sofia Coppola’s “Lost in Translation” in 2003, Johansson said she found…
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My husband and I thought we did all the right things to prepare for successful early retirements at age 55. We worked hard for over 30 years in our respective careers and both had pension plans. Plus, we invested in RRSPs (popular retirement savings plans in Canada) for extra cushion.…
