Building Wealth

Folks, what is your definition of ideal salary that can allow you to retire at age of 45 with enough wealth to fulfil your wishes of travelling, buying house, etc.

13mo ago
TallTales69
TallTales69

How much you earn in the absolute doesn't matter. There are plenty of high earners who aren't wealthy and plenty of mid-earners who are wealthy.

What matters is what you do with that money. Investment percentages, instruments you choose and your expense budgets when you work and without.

The current tribal wisdom is $1 mil + Own house to stay in + No liabilities on children. Mileage will vary with terrain.

majboormajdoor
majboormajdoor

First part of your post gives me hope to retire fast. Leaving frugally to the extreme alone can give the hope to retire/work on one's own terms irrespective of earning potential

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