• 00:00 🎯 Azul's Retirement Criteria

  • Azul's retirement investment criteria:
  • Worry-free investing: Azul aims to spend minimal time tracking investments, preferring simplicity and flexibility.
  • Focus on maintaining cash flow: Azul prioritizes ensuring that his annual cash flows beat inflation to sustain his desired lifestyle.
  • Desire to help children: Azul plans to support his children financially during his lifetime rather than leaving a large inheritance.

• 03:30 🏡 Azul's Retirement Housing Strategy

  • Azul's retirement housing plan:
  • Owning two smaller homes: Azul plans to have one home in a ski town and another in a warm location near the beach.
  • Rental income: Both homes will be rented out for at least six months per year to generate additional income.
  • Strategic downsizing: Azul opts for smaller homes to simplify his lifestyle and financial obligations.

• 06:03 💰 Financial Advisor and Asset Allocation

  • Azul's financial management approach:
  • Hiring a fee-only financial advisor: Azul intends to delegate investment management responsibilities to a professional to ensure peace of mind in retirement.
  • Minimal time commitment: Azul plans to spend one day per quarter reviewing investments, with emphasis on quality time with his financial advisor.
  • Emphasis on asset allocation: Recognizing fear as a significant challenge, Azul prioritizes getting the asset allocation right to mitigate risks and maintain stability.

• 07:39 📈 Investment Portfolio Strategy

  • Azul's investment portfolio strategy:
  • Dividend-focused stock portfolio: Azul plans to allocate a significant portion of his portfolio to dividend-paying stocks for stable cash flow in retirement.
  • Balanced approach: While favoring dividend stocks for income, Azul also considers growth stocks to balance his investment portfolio.
  • Bond allocation: Azul intends to allocate a portion of his portfolio to short-duration, high-quality corporate bonds for stability and liquidity.

• 09:59 ⏳ Retirement Income Planning

  • Azul's retirement income planning:
  • Delaying Social Security: Azul plans to postpone claiming Social Security benefits for as long as possible to maximize payouts.
  • Utilizing health savings account (HSA): Azul intends to fund long-term care expenses using a health savings account, emphasizing proactive planning for healthcare needs.
  • Supporting children: Azul aims to provide financial assistance to his children while they are young enough to benefit from it, aligning with his values of family support.

• 00:00 🏡 Minimalist lifestyle introduction

  • Introduction to comfortable minimalism lifestyle after selling their house.
  • Embracing minimalism for more opportunities and activities, focusing on essentials.
  • Finding joy and freedom in owning fewer possessions.

• 00:54 📦 Approach to shopping with Amazon

  • Amazon as "Enemy Number One" for unnecessary purchases.
  • Transitioning to practical Amazon shopping, buying only what is needed.
  • Happiness correlated with fewer packages arriving from Amazon.

• 02:18 🚶‍♂️ Prioritizing quality time over material possessions

  • Spending quality time together through activities like hiking and biking.
  • Opting for coffee outings with friends instead of expensive dinners.
  • Enjoying simple pleasures like ferry rides and dessert outings.

• 05:42 💳 Managing monthly subscriptions

  • Evaluating and minimizing monthly subscriptions for streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Spotify.
  • Keeping subscriptions that bring joy and canceling unnecessary ones.
  • Opting for communication and connection over multiple user subscriptions.

• 08:32 👕 Simplifying wardrobe and transportation choices

  • Reducing excessive clothing possessions after realizing the surplus.
  • Choosing used cars over new ones to save on transportation costs.
  • Prioritizing practicality and financial savings in wardrobe and vehicle decisions.

• 10:35 💰 Avoiding bad investments

  • Highlighting the importance of avoiding impulsive or uninformed investments.
  • Emphasizing the necessity of research before investing in individual companies.
  • Advising against following recommendations without thorough understanding and research.

• 00:54 🌟 Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to great experiences, even if the transition is daunting.
• 02:32 💼 The pandemic prompted a shift from routine, offering opportunities for new experiences.
• 03:39 🌍 Stories like Anne Frank's serve as reminders to seize life's opportunities and pursue dreams.
• 04:07 🎉 Don't let fear or uncertainty hold you back from pursuing dreams or making changes.
• 05:13 ⏳ Recognize the limited time available in life, urging action to fulfill aspirations.
• 06:19 🛫 Exploring unfamiliar places can be done safely and enrichingly with proper precautions.
• 07:31 ⏰ Seize opportunities now as health challenges or other obstacles may arise later.
• 08:00 🏄‍♂️ Consider pursuing dreams at the right age, recognizing physical limitations and opportunities for enjoyment.

• 00:14 🔍 Uncertainty about financial stability in retirement is common due to life's unpredictability. Financial advisors use tools like Monte Carlo simulations to gauge probabilities of success.
• 02:47 🚧 Approaching retirement, the temptation to work "just one more year" can derail plans. It's crucial to have a predetermined strategy and consider the long-term implications of delaying retirement.
• 04:23 ⚖️ When making financial decisions about retirement, prioritize what's truly important. Don't sacrifice significant aspects of life, such as health and well-being, for marginal financial gains.
• 05:31 🛤️ Transitioning from work to retirement can be daunting, akin to a major life change like leaving for college. Preparation and effort are necessary, but the rewards of a well-planned retirement can outweigh the challenges.
• 07:23 ⚠️ Losing one's health can be an overlooked threat to early retirement plans. While staying proactive with health is important, there's always an element of unpredictability.

New bit--expat insurance. If living out of U.S. you may be able to use another countries insurance system, which is likely cheaper than U.S. Fuck me! Why is it this way!!!

The video discusses the challenge of obtaining healthcare insurance in the US when retiring before the age of 65. The primary provider of healthcare insurance is employers, but leaving work before retirement can be expensive, as COBRA coverage is typically double or more of what was paid while employed. Healthcare insurance exchanges, also known as the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare, can be a viable option and may qualify for a subsidy based on taxable income. However, the costs can vary significantly by state and county, and the video recommends speaking to a fee-only financial advisor or accountant for personalized advice. The video also lists five ideas for obtaining healthcare insurance, with the last two being the most effective and beneficial.

I really like this guy.