Our Next Life - Retiring to a Life in the Mountains

<p>Later this year, at the ages of 38 and 41, the couple behind OurNextLife.com will be quitting the stressful, time-consuming jobs that they’ve held for most of their adult lives and will be retiring to a life in the mountains.</p> <p>This is particularly interesting to me because one of my dreams is to live on the side of the mountain and get a part-time ski patrol job. Because really, what could be better than waking up early after a big snowfall, grabbing a cup of coffee with your buddies, then strapping on your skis and heading up the mountain to throw bombs and trigger avalanches?</p> <p>Join me for a Financial Independence Podcast interview with Ms. ONL to hear all about this exciting transition to the mountains and to find out what their next life has in store for them!</p> <p>Highlights:</p> <ul> <li>What to do if you’re not naturally frugal</li> <li>Why you should gradually trim your expenses if your spending is high</li> <li>The risk of losing your identity when leaving a long-term, time-consuming job</li> <li>Finding meaning after early retirement</li> <li>Using your money to help out your family</li> <li>What it’s like living in a ski town</li> <li>The additional costs of mountain life</li> <li>How to transition from the big city to the mountains</li> <li>Preparing for the two phases of early retirement</li> </ul> <p> </p>