Archive List for Rentier

Background This thought experiment emerged during dinner table conversations with my wife about retirement planning. We discussed everything from where to live and how to invest to how often to visit family. Our conversation meandered in every possible direction until we finally reset with a simple question: “What if, right at this moment, we had […]

My Journey to Becoming a Multi-Millionaire Reaching my first million in 2018 was a milestone that changed everything. What happened next surprised even me: in just three years, I doubled that initial fortune. The journey from disciplined saver to aggressive investor taught me lessons that transformed not just my wealth, but my entire perspective on […]

My Journey to Becoming a Millionaire This is the story of my 18-year journey from arriving in the United States to achieving my first million in investable assets. It’s a tale of strategic job changes, calculated lifestyle decisions, and the power of compound growth through disciplined saving and investing. The Foundation Years (2004-2010) I graduated […]