Retirement
I’ve heard this one a thousand times. “I love my job. Why would I pursue FIRE?” The key is in
As an anesthesiologist in the upper midwest, I earned, on average, about $400,000 a year when I was working full-time.
Dr. Jimmy Turner has noticed that some people tend to think of things in terms of absolutes. You must do
The last time I went even a week without eating red meat was 40-some years ago when I was an
Am I retired now? In some ways, yes. In some ways, no. I haven’t “gone to work” a single time
Have you ever given the flight attendants your undivided attention during the pre-flight safety briefing shortly before takeoff? No? Me
What is this ‘virtual retirement’? And how does one experience it? Some guy named Leif reached out to me, offering
In August of 2019, my family and I underwent a dramatic transformation in the way we were living. I stopped
Why would you want to retire early? What kind of fool are you, anyhow? I’ve mentioned before that reading The
I’m often humbled when medical students and residents reach out to me, eager to share their financial successes to serve
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that life is fragile and the unexpected can and will happen. This
The show goes on. I’m not saying the show must go on, but if you’re like me, and have been
What does retirement mean to you? For some, it means never working or even thinking about work again. A life
While the title may represent a bit of a false dichotomy, I think it’s wise to delve into what type
As a medical student, I recall hearing about another guy who, like me, got both his undergrad and medical degrees
We’ve recently learned how to deal with the guilt of early retirement and how to spot a financial scam that
I retired from a career as an anesthesiologist in the summer of 2019, at the age of 43. Do I
How do you plan to cover healthcare costs in retirement? It’s a big subject with at least two phases that
Moving targets. Anyone who has set long-term goals is familiar with moving targets. The timeline can change. The actual goal
Dr. James Turner is back with a Saturday Selection that almost makes me feel a bit uncomfortable. I was pursuing