Route to Retire
About Route to Retire
About Route to Retire
Welcome to Route to Retire, where Jim shares his real-life journey through early retirement. Jim ran his last day on the "hamster wheel" on December 31, 2018, and has since been navigating life in early retirement, proving that his plan can work — and often "better than we could have expected. " After 10 years of blogging, Jim now enjoys a "lighter rhythm" of writing, focusing on the fun things that keep him busy.
Jim brings a practical and personal approach to financial independence. He openly discusses strategies around investments, like his experience with Empower's dashboard, and navigating taxes and financial aid, such as the FAFSA/SAI and Roth IRA conflict. He also delves into the fascinating world of technology, from exploring the power of AI (even helping him title a post with a chuckle!