I hear it all the time.
“When I retire…”
But we all know that that dream dies when the adrenalin of work goes away and the comfy bed calls to us longer each day.
Here is the truth.
If you are between the ages of 30-55, your peak earning years are now. Not when you are 65+.
Now you can work remotely and travel while earning full income. Match this with lower cost of living and you also increase your investment potential.
Most retirees live on a fixed income which won’t keep pace with rising RV costs, which has been about 10% per year. If you start earlier, you can lock in lower costs.
The RV lifestyle takes a lot of energy for driving, setting up camp, and then exploring the new places.
Personally, I have noticed myself slowing down and not being able to do the hiking trails or longer walks like I used to. We started this life when we were in our early 40s. It has kept us feeling young and sharp, but the old knees have another agenda.
Earlier you follow your dream the better!
Why wait? It just makes sense to jump in while you have the energy and can create your multiple income streams that will sustain you when you are in your 60s and 70s. We met couples in their 80s out here still going strong.
I think it all depends on when you start the journey as to how much you get out of it later in life.
For us, we don’t see ourselves retiring in the traditional sense. We will always have those multiple streams of income that we are passionate about.
How about you?
