My Dad Died at 53. So I Ran Different Retirement Math.

While the average retirement age in America is 65, my dad passed away at 53. This video explores my approach to financial planning, why I quit my job, and aiming for financial independence by targeting "Full FIRE". I discuss how my current investing strategy, including the concept of coast fire, helps me work towards early retirement and spend more time with my family. Best part? No corporate burnout any longer. 📊 Free Coast FIRE Spreadsheet → https://sharpemoney.gumroad.com/l/tkddmi 📒 Transaction Register (Expense Tracker) → https://averagetoamazing.com/downloads/ultimate-transaction-register/ 📺 What the Full Video on How I Quit My Job here → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giT8yUHSwrI STUFF I RECOMMEND!* Personal Finance - My FAVORITE Investing Apps: 🤑 Join me on the Webull App ► http://sharpemoney.com/go/webull 🤑 BEST Investing App for Research and Investing/Options with Moomoo ► http://sharpemoney.com/go/moomoo Track and Budget with my Very Own Budgeting Template: 📊 The Ultimate Transaction Register - track your budget the real way ► https://averagetoamazing.com/downloads/ultimate-transaction-register/ Saving Money & Grabbing Deals 💰 Get Legitimate Cash Back at Gas Stations, Restaurants, and More with Upside App (app is free to use!!) ► http://sharpemoney.com/go/upside 📱Get a Discount on Mint Mobile and Pay Less for your Cell Phone Bill (I Save $2,000 a year!!) ► https://sharpemoney.com/go/mintmobile/ 🔔 Subscribe for the health insurance deep dive — coming next. 📺 Watch next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giT8yUHSwrI #financialindependence #corporateburnout #coastfire ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 My dad died at 53 00:28 The 12-year plan overview 00:52 Coast FIRE explained 03:33 Where I actually started in 2013 04:15 The debt snowball method 05:50 Two people, same income and completely different outcomes 07:42 The investing phase (2018–2025) 08:04 Side hustles that actually worked 08:51 Why I paid off the mortgage early 09:56 Index fund strategy 10:2

Added 14 May 2026