There is social conditioning being ingrained into us about preparing for retirement, and that we should have started our saving years ago! Let me start off by stating that I’m not a financial adviser, which translates to, by following my advice you most likely will never become wealthy. At least not financially. So, if you are looking for more printed paper to inflate your bank numbers then please feel free to ignore this post completely. Now, for those who are still reading I would like to introduce you to perhaps a new idea, mini-retirement! Mini-retirements are not the same as a “for life retirement”. We have found that you can cash out, go live your dreams, and then return to do it all over again. This is possible and with a little sacrifice can be done by virtually anyone. Don’t put off your dreams until you “life retire”, because you will probably feel to old to fully enjoy it. For those of you who are already of said age, remember travel does not have to be as extreme as driving a 5th wheel over the Rockies, it can be as simple as visiting the local farmers market and getting a little lost on the drive home. Travel is a state of mind and is not a State you can drive to. While you are alive try not to forget to live!
