Starting from zero

[offroad]

Okay - lets assume I am starting from point zero.&nbsp; I have a job, but want to invest my resources (savings, intelligence, motivation, good current health) into a change into this lifestyle.<br /><br />Thinking RV because I can change locations and bring it all with me, if I change jobs, or if some personal event (family crisis) means I need to do this.<br /><br />Also thinking that putting money into a savings account, (beyond the normal 401k) is kind of silly.&nbsp; It does not teach me to live easier.<br /><br />Am 50 now.&nbsp; So would like to convert to this lifestyle in six months or less.<br /><br />So all you tip providers (tipsters) please throw the suggestions at me.

 

[offroad]

Also thinking that retirement is kind of a 50-50 coin toss to so many, and they do not realize it.<br /><br />What I mean is at age 60 you really have a low chance of being completely healthy until you pass away.&nbsp; Healthy physically, or healthy financially. If you do the classic retirement.&nbsp; The system will work to take all your money, as soon as you have a major health crisis.&nbsp; It is the way of America.&nbsp; Major health crisis is just forgetting to pay a single insurance bill.&nbsp; Sometimes think that it is all a house of sticks, ready for the wolf to blow your savings away.<br /><br />Still the rest of the 90% of the world lives in this crisis, so might as well learn it; and then go experience the rest of the world while I have good health.<br /><br /><br />

 

[VanTrekker]

<p>Welcome!&nbsp; Sooner rather than later is better.<br /><br />A lot of people&nbsp;struggle with the traditional "work till you almost die and then retire"...&nbsp; I noticed that the people who really push a person to work...invest.. work... invest...work more... invest more...&nbsp; were mostly bankers and investment brokers.&nbsp; <br /><br />I've had some health problems (diabetes, mainly) and even though it's under control, for a long time I was&nbsp;very sick and at high risk for an early death.&nbsp; That's why I started truly living a little over a year ago... It is FUN and it gives you a chance to live healthier, too.<br /><br />I think you're wise for choosing to enjoy life NOW.&nbsp; They way this old world is going (economy, wars, climate problems, inflation), sooner is better than later. There's no gurantee where we will be tomorrow.&nbsp; It's nice to enjoy today.<br /><br />Have an awesome day!<br /><br />V.T.</p>