Mr. Money Mustache
Hmmm, sounds like a lot of people should start reading Mr. Money Mustache!
If you're interested in retiring early (or becoming financially independent), or just saving for a really big trip, definitely start reading mrmoneymustache.com. Affordanything.com (not everything!) is good too.
Last year, I paid $30,000 for my master's degree, while dealing with a fairly large mortgage, all on a small teacher's salary. This year, I've quit my job and gone traveling for a year while the house pays for itself (and then some!).
I think most people in developed countries can do a big trip like this (barring young kids, people who you support, or illness), and still come home to something left over (be it money, a house, or a job). It's just a matter of knowing how to budget, or make the most out of your potential. Even so, just knowing 'how' to save is something a lot of people don't really know how to do. I've learned a lot over the last year, and it's given me a whole new range of freedom.
-Elisa
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