I never imagined I'd grow up to be a doomsday prepping, former reality TV mess slinging Avon out of the crown of the continent... but here I am... living my best life.
"We've cut our dining out expenses in half, and our Sunday breakfast meal, which usually consists of a main dish each and tea and coffee, costs us between $30 and $40."
We moved out to LA 10 years ago, the whole family. A couple of years ago, everybody was sitting around saying, you know, it's time to get back to a calmer life, not 'back to' - to a life we never had.
In February, there were reports that they were considering leaving the property, after locking horns with locals over a single-storey extension on their land.
"We thought that maybe our friends or family could come over. But over time, we realized that we wanted more privacy. Without kids, it didn't make sense for us to live in such a big house."
Retiring early is a goal many would like to achieve, so don't give in to the fear this big change represents. Planning early for your future is essential.
