A NICU Nurse living in Portland, OR and FI/RE-ing in 15 years with $1.75M
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Occupation: NICU Nurse
Industry: Healthcare
Age: 30
Location: Portland, OR
Salary: $55/hr (~$114k annually)
FI/RE Number: $1,750,000
Years Until FI/RE: 15
Current financial situation: DINK
Ethnicity: White
How did you first hear about FI/RE?
Researching investment choices (mostly reading books at the time)
Why do you want to reach Financial Independence/Retire Early?
My parents died before typical retirement age. Nobody knows if we’ll get there. I want to both enjoy my journey but also speed up the process to retirement.
What does FI/RE mean to you?
FI is the most important for me. I want choices and options for my future. I don’t want to be stuck working and unhappy until I’m 65.
How much do you spend per month? Save per month?
$4-5k/mo
What is your % savings rate?
~30-35% after tax
Are you doing anything to achieve FI/RE faster? If yes, what?
Minimizing spending, investing lots of $$ yearly
Any advice you'd give to someone who has a similar FI/RE lifestyle as you, especially if it seemed hard or unattainable?
Every little bit counts. The fire starts small but the more work you put into it, the bigger it will grow. Have patience and enjoy the ride.
Favorite FI/RE resources you’d like to share?
MyWealthDiary spreadsheet for tracking, YNAB for budgeting, Paula Pant and ChooseFI for podcasts, Your Money or Your Life book, and surrounding yourself (even if only virtually) with others on the FI/RE path!
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