5 Lessons From Super Early Retirees

The early-retirement movement is getting popular as more people are exposed to the concept of reaching financial independence as soon as possible. Thomas Smale wrote on Entrepreneur, “those in the early-retirement movement do share one common trait: They typically adopt a contrarian mindset that produces a fascinating lifestyle, spending, and retirement planning insights.” Here are 5 lessons from people who retired at 40:

1. They understand the math of financial independence
2. They spend less, but are just as happy
3. They invest early and over decades, not years
4. They avoid high investment fees
5. They buy cash-flowing assets

(entrepreneur.com)