Retired at 30, with Purple - E36
- Jan 28, 2024
- 48:09
- Full Episode
Today's guest is Purple, of the famous A Purple Life blog. We discuss retiring at 30, fun lessons from Year 1 of retirement, and share plenty of jokes about birds, passwords, and good books.
If you want to reach Purple, check out https://apurplelife.com/
Brief Summary
Purple retired at 30, shares her financial journey and lifestyle tips.
Key points
- Retiring at 30. Meet Purple, who achieved financial independence and retired at just 30 years old.
- Job Hopping Success. Purple shares how she tripled her salary through strategic job changes.
- Tax Strategies for FIRE. Learn how Purple navigates taxes to maintain her financial independence.
- Frugal Living. Purple discusses her frugal lifestyle and low spending habits.
- Rediscovering Curiosity in Retirement. Retirement has reignited a sense of curiosity about nature and life.
- The Importance of Being Present. Learning to be present has transformed daily experiences and interactions.
Episode highlights
- Retiring at 30Meet Purple, who achieved financial independence and retired at just 30 years old.“I retired at age 30!”1:49Jan 28, 2024
- Job Hopping SuccessPurple shares how she tripled her salary through strategic job changes.“I tripled my salary in 9 years!”4:52Jan 28, 2024
- Tax Strategies for FIRELearn how Purple navigates taxes to maintain her financial independence.“The tax code is there for you to use to your advantage.”14:54Jan 28, 2024
- Frugal LivingPurple discusses her frugal lifestyle and low spending habits.“I spent $15,000 last year during the pandemic.”17:33Jan 28, 2024
- Rediscovering Curiosity in RetirementRetirement has reignited a sense of curiosity about nature and life.“I’m so much more curious about the world now.”23:04Jan 28, 2024
- The Importance of Being PresentLearning to be present has transformed daily experiences and interactions.“I’m so much more present now.”24:43Jan 28, 2024
- Travel Plans Post-RetirementPlans for international travel and exploring new places despite pandemic challenges.“Fingers crossed it will come.”25:00Jan 28, 2024
- Book Recommendations for Personal GrowthSharing impactful books that challenge conventional thinking about money and productivity.“Laziness does not exist by Devin Price is fantastic.”27:44Jan 28, 2024
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