Why We Sold Everything to "Upsize" Our Retirement at 52

Thinking about early retirement? We are retiring at 52 and spent years preparing for the transition. In this video, we share the 5 practical steps we took to get ready, from downsizing our belongings to making a major change in our vehicle reliability. Video Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction & Exit Strategy 00:48 - Step 1: Downsizing & Selling Our Belongings 03:00 - Photography Gear & Vintage Cameras 03:35 - Step 2: Choosing Reliable Vehicles (Range Rover vs. 4Runner) 06:19 - Step 3: The "Cash Hoarding" Strategy (And Our Mistake) 08:24 - Step 4: Investing in Your Health 09:18 - Step 5: Adjusting Your Lifestyle Habits 10:35 - Learning About HSAs, Taxes, and Investments 11:34 - What are you doing to prepare? (Join the Conversation) In this video, we cover: Downsizing: Why we sold our house and most of our gear. The Vehicle Swap: Why we traded a Range Rover for a Toyota 4Runner. Cash Strategy: The "Cash Mistake" we made and how we fixed it. Health as an Investment: Why fitness was our #1 retirement priority. Lifestyle Shifts: How we changed our habits to sustain a "Salty Retirement." If you're planning your own early retirement journey, I hope our experiences (and mistakes!) help you prepare. Don't forget to subscribe to Salty Retirement for more honest talk about the reality of retiring early!