Living The Semi-Retired Life: The Numbers On Why I'm Somewhere Between Screwed And All Set On Housing
Your housing expense includes more than just housing
In my last newsletter post where we summarized the results of our housing survey, I promised a deeper look into my personal financial situation, specifically as it relates to housing. As we do this, we’ll frame the discussion on housing a bit differently than previously. Because, even when you include elements such as utilities and taxes, it’s a bit lazy and counterproductive to consider housing in isolation.
I’ll explain why with actual numbers.
But first—real quick—let’s summarize where we are again with the newsletter now and going forward in case you missed it in the last installment.
On Medium, you get more of my opinions on the state of life in America as I see, experience and live it. On Substack, you get a double dose of that, but with a focus on the things I’m doing and want to do in relation to:
Working less now so I can work less longer—and into and beyond relative old age.
The nuts, bolts, thoughts and emotions around Living The Semi-Retired Life.
The plans my partner and I have to move to Spain.
Travel, specifically ways to travel locally and abroad for way less money than most people tend to spend.
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