In 1991 Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age
of 38. Now, into their 4th decade of this
financially independent lifestyle, they invite you
to take advantage of their wisdom and experience.
Retire
Early Lifestyle is a content based
website that appeals to a different kind of
person - the person who prizes their
independence, values their
time, and who doesn't want to mindlessly
follow the crowd.
Dear Billy, I
have been a long-time reader of REL and have enjoyed
the practical approach Akaisha and you have taken
with your retirement adventure. I have learned so
much. I have never written to you but read your post
"Shipwrecked on a Nice Beach" and felt compelled to
send you a note. Just wanted to say I appreciate
your honesty and vulnerability to lay everything out
- concerns, stress, varied feelings, and commitment
to your wife. I can only imagine what these months
have been like. Please know that so many people are
sending both of you our love. No matter how this
journey ends for Akaisha, we are all the better for
your journey and what you have shared. What I have
learned during my 54 years on this planet is that it
is ok to feel whatever you are feeling. In between
the caretaking times, do this for yourself. With
sincere strength and love for both of you, Chris
Kovalcik
Dear Akaisha, We
are sending many prayers your way and you are in our
hearts now and always. Your Mountain Reformed Church
Family
Akaisha, that’s a
beautifully written letter to your family and
friends. I will be sending all those good vibes you
requested, and then some. I’m in Bangkok now,
enjoying good times with friends. Today is my 72nd
birthday and interesting to realize that I’ve
received more birthday greetings and well wishes
from overseas friends than from those in the US.
There’s always a surprise or two … one just received
from a Thai lady I first met maybe 15 years ago,
haven’t seen since COVID interrupted our lives.
She’s now married with child, living in her home
village. But she still remembers. Amazing. Anyway,
my thoughts are with you. Sounds like you are in
good hands with a capable medical team. That and a
positive attitude will see you through. All my best.
See you again down the road … somewhere. Dale
My apologies for
not responding sooner, but I did not have my
computer/Internet on yesterday. OK, on to your
'Excursion': Thank you for sharing with me and the
rest of your family / extended family what you will
deal with and overcome. Is good you waited until you
have some information to share. Perfect attitude
about it. You are being seen-by and cared-for
by doctors who are as good as any; quite possibly
better than most because of what they are free to
do! Will be something to serve a purpose, as you put
it, to grow stronger mentally, emotionally and
spiritually. Remember when your finger was nearly
ripped-off?? There was quite a tale there to
be shared with your website followers which, no
doubt, helped folks regarding healthcare in
Countries other than the U.S.. This will be
another. What you suggested we do in paying more
attention to various things & send the good thoughts
toward you got me to looking at 'the small things'
this morning and noticing them more. BTW,
several good thoughts were shot your way today.
Expect more at various times!! Take care, my sister,
and be well. Gene
Jeez
Billy….thanks for the update. Naturally Lisa and my
best positive thoughts are flowing your way.
Charlie
You are one of
the most strongest women I know Love ya, Tammy
Jeez
Billy….thanks for the update. Naturally Lisa and my
best positive thoughts are flowing your way.
Charlie
This past week
was another disappointing one. Markets opened the
week surging after President Trump posted on Truth
Social that U.S.-Iran talks had been “very
good and productive” and that he was halting
strikes on Iranian power plants.
People often tell
us they are going to wait a few more years to
retire. They point out that by waiting, they will
have health care provided for life and a pension
that will let them afford the same lifestyle to
which they've become accustomed.
My question is,
what about a catastrophic illness like MS or cancer?
I would think that even at the reduced costs
overseas something like that would have the
potential to wipe out your nest egg, no?
When faced
with uncertainty about taking a leap of faith,
take the leap. You’ll regret the things you
didn’t do much more than anything you did, so
you might as well try new things. - Chris
Guillebeau
So much has
happened in these recent three short weeks that my
life and how I am living it has changed forever. I
literally went from walking around, going to the
grocery store in Mesa, Az. trudging through the
airport and carrying my gear, and arriving in
Chapala unscathed - to not being able to stand,
walk, climb stairs or get out of bed without
assistance.
When the Dollar
loses value against one of these currencies, we
still receive money from the ATM but it costs us
more than the last time we withdrew funds, thus
increasing our cost of living.
We take a
puddle-jumper sized airplane from Sint Maarten in
the Caribbean to the 2-island Federation of St.
Kitts/Nevis. One way tickets on Winair per person is
+/- $250. Rising above one tropical island and
flying to another we see boats moored in the harbor,
a cruise ship docked on Sint Maarten, beautiful sky
and sea, and the lush flora of St. Kitts upon
landing. We’re not done! We still need to take a
land taxi, then a water taxi and then our friends
pick us up and take us to our villa.
RetireEarlyLifestyle.com focuses on early retirement
strategies, financial independence, and lifestyle
hacks—think escaping the 9-5 grind with smart
investing, side hustles, and travel vibes. Our theme
song captures that upbeat, motivational spirit: with
lyrics about freedom, beaches, and ditching the
alarm clock.
When preparing
for retirement, designing your portfolio for income
is over-rated. Oh, it feels good bragging about how
much money you make each year, but then you also
quiver about the taxes you owe each April. What’s
the point?
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli are
recognized retirement experts and internationally published authors on topics of
finance, medical tourism and world travel. With the wealth of information they
share on their award winning website RetireEarlyLifestyle.com,
they have been helping people achieve their own retirement dreams since 1991.
They wrote the popular books, The
Adventurer’s Guide to Early Retirementand Your
Retirement Dream IS Possible available on their website bookstore or
on Amazon.com.
Retire
Early Lifestyle appeals to a different
kind of person – the person who prizes their
independence, values their
time, and who doesn’t want to mindlessly
follow the crowd.
