[Vermont Lt]

I once got a $62,000 bonus from a high pressure executive job. This was on top of a six figure income.

I paid off all my debts, except the mortgage (car loans, credit cards, etc)

I quit three weeks later to start my own business. Did that for fourteen years. I came close to $80k one year, but he first two years we lived off my wife. We continued living off my wife and saved mine every year.

I despise debt. And without it you can live as if you are paid about 20% more than you are—because you are not paying interest.

[dynachrome]

I have no debt except for the house. 401k and other stuff. Amazing what happens when you don’t need or want the latest toy and sock some money away.