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.

17mo ago
SwirlyTaco
SwirlyTaco

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.

ZoomyMuffin
ZoomyMuffin

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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Can someone retire with just 50 Lakh in hand at 30.

Age 30, married, expecting to be alive till 80 50 L in cash Own house & car (no plan to sell any of them) No kids, no loans, no expectations, just basic life Nothing from family

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