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My friend’s finances collapse after retiring early with $2,700 monthly rental income

My friend’s finances collapse after retiring early with $2,700 monthly rental income

My friend used to proudly say during our coffee meetups after his early retirement that he had worked enough and could now live for himself.
My younger colleagues think $116,000 in savings is enough for early retirement

My younger colleagues think $116,000 in savings is enough for early retirement

I return to work two years after retiring early with $770,000

I return to work two years after retiring early with $770,000

I plan to retire early after struggling to get a job at 42

I plan to retire early after struggling to get a job at 42

I thought 20 years of experience and skills would make landing a new job easy, but I was wrong.
September 18, 2025 | 03:53 pm PT
I thought I won at life by retiring at 35, until reality hit me hard

I thought I won at life by retiring at 35, until reality hit me hard

At 35, I thought I had life figured out. With nearly VND3 billion (US$120,000) saved and a fully paid apartment, I walked away from my high-paying tech job. But the joy of idleness faded eventually.
July 12, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Jaded young Chinese reset lives with rural 'retirement'

Jaded young Chinese reset lives with rural 'retirement'

Wang Dong has not worked for months and does not plan to, whiling away his days at a lakeside town as one of a growing number of young Chinese "retiring" in the countryside.
May 13, 2025 | 01:58 am PT
Chinese Olympic gold medalist Zheng Siwei announces retirement at 27

Chinese Olympic gold medalist Zheng Siwei announces retirement at 27

Chinese badminton star Zheng Siwei announced his retirement at the age of 27, stating that winning titles holds little appeal to him and that he does not want to be known only as an Olympic champion.
November 29, 2024 | 04:25 pm PT
I retire at 40 before I exhaust myself from work

I retire at 40 before I exhaust myself from work

I retired early at 40 to manage my business and maintain a healthy lifestyle of eating on time, getting enough sleep, and never overworking myself.
November 18, 2024 | 07:08 pm PT
I feel financially insecure at 40 despite owning multiple properties

I feel financially insecure at 40 despite owning multiple properties

Spending all of our savings on land investment, my husband and I end up feeling adrift now that we are in our forties.
July 11, 2024 | 04:09 pm PT
Retiring early with $400K: a risky bet?

Retiring early with $400K: a risky bet?

Many people, having amassed over VND10 billion (US$393,100) in assets, retire in their 30s only to end up regretting it with no opportunity to start over.
June 3, 2024 | 04:00 pm PT
I don’t dare to retire before 50 despite having $430K in assets

I don’t dare to retire before 50 despite having $430K in assets

I have VND11 billion (US$432,000) in assets and a monthly income of VND90 million at 37 years old, but I am determined to work until I am at least 50.
May 29, 2024 | 02:55 pm PT
Should I retire at 34 with $430K in properties?

Should I retire at 34 with $430K in properties?

I own real estate worth a combined VND11 billion (US$432,000) and am considering leaving my job, which pays VND15 million monthly, to become a stay-at-home mom.
May 25, 2024 | 04:08 pm PT
Harsh outcome from leaving a $12K monthly job for early retirement

Harsh outcome from leaving a $12K monthly job for early retirement

Both my colleague, who used to make VND300 million (US$11,800) per month, and I took a break from our job to recover from stress, but we ended up facing even greater pressure.
May 13, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
I regret giving up my $8,000 monthly salary to take a gap year

I regret giving up my $8,000 monthly salary to take a gap year

I quit a job where I earned VND200 million (US$7,900) monthly after amassing some savings to take a gap year, but I was quickly disillusioned.
May 11, 2024 | 03:07 pm PT
Even $600,000 is not enough to retire at 40

Even $600,000 is not enough to retire at 40

With VND15 billion ($605,000) in savings, you might be able to retire early with the current interest rates and inflation, but it might change drastically in 30-40 years.
March 24, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
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