My wife has owned and operated three mobile device retail locations for 13 years. She has averaged 80 hours a week for that entire time and built that business into one of the top performers in the region. She has been an incredible entrepreneur. That being said, she got an opportunity to sell. It happened very fast and we just signed papers last Friday to close at the end of the month. She will be retired at 52 and living the good life. I am beyond excited to have my wife and best friend back in my life for more than a few hours a week. I am so very proud of her and thrilled to see her relax by the pool for the summer and put her feet up for a much deserved rest. This Fall, she plans to occupy my deer blinds and I will likely have to find a few more spots of my own.
Pretty much have it figured out, due a big raise told my wife any additional income above what I make now goes directly to the mortgage. Have less than $200,000 left. 7 year plan will be 64 and sell the business to the employees. I will still work but I will spend most of the winter in Florida. Biggest reason to keep working free insurance health and vehicle and a new truck every 3 years and the Delta Amex hilton bonus miles and points.
I'm now a stay at home dad (childcare for two under 5 is 2k a month), and own a fishing guide service and lure business. I guess I'm retired at 39. The wife is 9 years younger and an exec at the VA.
Retired from IDNR back in 2019. Wife retired 30 days before me. We traveled, hunted the first year and a half. This administration has hurt her 401k, but still doing good. I’m looking at going back to work for a local company doing pipeline NDT. Filed for social security this year. Between pension, SS and the NDT work, I’ll be making more than when I worked.
Traveling and hunting during the first year and a half of retirement must have been a fantastic experience. It's unfortunate to hear that the recent changes have affected your wife's 401k, but it's good to know that she's still doing well overall.
