re: How much money invested/saved could allow you to retire?

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With no mortgage and something near $2mill I could retire now at 33. If I didn't have a mortgage, I could maintain my current lifestyle at about $45k per year. I would need enough for interest to exceed that number so my money could continue to grow.

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This. All you'd need to do is net 2-3% annually on your nest egg.

I'd probably work a little...maybe part time or freelance work just to keep busy and demonstrate some work ethic to the kids.