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You're lucky all your family live in nearby suburbs. My family come first but it's impossible to live in Europe, Asia and Australia simultaneously so I can be near them. Sitting on a beach reading books and drinking beer is probably fun for awhile but gets old fast. I fill my time learning...

Ah but you're thinking of a traditional retirement when you're aged in your 50's and 60's with grandkids and grey hair. Agree that's what most people do because they haven't thought outside the square. Or maybe they're happy being sheep :p What I'm proposing is "retiring" in your 30's and...

People aim for early retirement so they can spend their time doing whatever they want. Wife or kids doesn't matter. Get a dog and some hobbies. You only live twice Mr China.

Thanks for the heads up, I was going by the name and profile pic :o

Agree that friends and family are what it's all about.

My friends and family are scattered all over the world but mostly in Europe, Australia and Asia. I chose to retire in Asia because I'm only 8 hours away if i need to visit Oz. Cheap airfares doesn't matter where I retire. What makes you think it's a cheap retirement? My annual income is 18 times...

Defeats the purpose of what? Wanting to hang around your friends and family once you've retired from the workforce? OP never mentioned this is a goal. But if it is, there's nothing to stop Alex from seeing their family in person if they visit for a holiday or go back every Christmas for a...

If you're single with no kids you could retire at 45 in SA or SEA. Time is all you have. You just need to think outside the square and don't be a sheep.