From Early Retirement to Realism: Lessons Learned After Making Mistakes in My 30s

At 34, Sam Dogen retired early in 2012, choosing to live off passive income and investments. His wife followed suit a few years later, retiring at 35. They spent nearly a decade living this way, until 2023, when Dogen purchased an expensive house that changed their financial situation. This decision made him house-rich but cash-poor […]