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#RI-6a7aa7f2·7 months ago·
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Lookback: 10 years

“Buy a cottage and retire early”

We'd spend 300-400k on a cottage, affecting our retirement funds

What I wish I knew
"I'd need to reassess my retirement goals"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider the long-term financial implications before making a decision"
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6/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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