Comments on: A Writer’s Retirement… Or Lack Thereof? http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/06/24/a-writer%e2%80%99s-retirement%e2%80%a6-or-lack-thereof/ Freelance Writing, Personal Development, and Making Money with Freelance Writer Michael Kwan Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:38:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Finding Success by Accident || Beyond the Rhetoric || http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/06/24/a-writer%e2%80%99s-retirement%e2%80%a6-or-lack-thereof/#comment-58142 Finding Success by Accident || Beyond the Rhetoric || Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:36:13 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/?p=1746#comment-58142 [...] among successful people is that while they may be setting some lofty goals for themselves, they are doing what they love. That’s the first priority and not money. They say that if you do what you love, if you [...] [...] among successful people is that while they may be setting some lofty goals for themselves, they are doing what they love. That’s the first priority and not money. They say that if you do what you love, if you [...]

]]> By: Jorge http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/06/24/a-writer%e2%80%99s-retirement%e2%80%a6-or-lack-thereof/#comment-56740 Jorge Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:32:49 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/?p=1746#comment-56740 Almost certainly. Almost certainly.

]]> By: Michael Kwan http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/06/24/a-writer%e2%80%99s-retirement%e2%80%a6-or-lack-thereof/#comment-56248 Michael Kwan Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:24:17 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/?p=1746#comment-56248 Thanks Damien. I'm flattered that you think of me as a bit of a hero. I've been pretty fortunate, being able to establish a career as a freelancer in such a short time. I'm not rich, by any stretch of the imagination, but it sure beats being a starving student. :) I haven't heard A New Earth. I should look into it. Thanks Damien. I’m flattered that you think of me as a bit of a hero. I’ve been pretty fortunate, being able to establish a career as a freelancer in such a short time. I’m not rich, by any stretch of the imagination, but it sure beats being a starving student. :)

I haven’t heard A New Earth. I should look into it.

]]> By: Damien http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/06/24/a-writer%e2%80%99s-retirement%e2%80%a6-or-lack-thereof/#comment-56222 Damien Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:42:34 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/?p=1746#comment-56222 I'm very fortunate but the annual funds dwindle considerably after I stop working. It's hard to put syuff away. I currently only have 50/month going into my TSA. I need to do more. I am relatively new to your site and reading about freelance writing but I do see you as a bit of a hero so take that encouragement and write your book! Have you read Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth?" He is the most profound possibility thinker I have yet run across. Best to you in all you do my friend~ I’m very fortunate but the annual funds dwindle considerably after I stop working. It’s hard to put syuff away. I currently only have 50/month going into my TSA. I need to do more.

I am relatively new to your site and reading about freelance writing but I do see you as a bit of a hero so take that encouragement and write your book! Have you read Eckhart Tolle’s “A New Earth?” He is the most profound possibility thinker I have yet run across. Best to you in all you do my friend~

]]> By: Michael Kwan http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/06/24/a-writer%e2%80%99s-retirement%e2%80%a6-or-lack-thereof/#comment-56221 Michael Kwan Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:31:33 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/?p=1746#comment-56221 I think most people would agree that 70k a month is pretty comfortable, so yes, you should be able to put something reasonably substantial away for your retirement. I think most people would agree that 70k a month is pretty comfortable, so yes, you should be able to put something reasonably substantial away for your retirement.

]]> By: Jorge http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/06/24/a-writer%e2%80%99s-retirement%e2%80%a6-or-lack-thereof/#comment-56214 Jorge Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:36:17 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/?p=1746#comment-56214 I hope I never retire neither. I think that's the way it's supposed too. :) I hope I never retire neither. I think that’s the way it’s supposed too. :)

]]> By: ChrisBlogging.com http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/06/24/a-writer%e2%80%99s-retirement%e2%80%a6-or-lack-thereof/#comment-56209 ChrisBlogging.com Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:17:31 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/?p=1746#comment-56209 Awesome post, Michael. Retirement is a long way off, but I think everybody dreams of this day in one way, shape, or form... Awesome post, Michael. Retirement is a long way off, but I think everybody dreams of this day in one way, shape, or form…

]]> By: Damien Riley http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/06/24/a-writer%e2%80%99s-retirement%e2%80%a6-or-lack-thereof/#comment-56187 Damien Riley Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:38:54 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/?p=1746#comment-56187 Touching piece. As a public school teacher I make 70k a year with incremental raises each year. I will get a pesion/retirement but they tell me it will hardly be enough and that I should invest more in my TSA account. I'm 39 and 65 is still aways off but I can tell you I have my own worries if we'll be able to retire as well as we live while working. I make 1-300 bucks on my blog and it is so cool. It goes onto my PayPal card and I use it to take my wife out on dates or get fancy Starbucks drinks :) Thanks for you creative work on this blog, I enjoy it immensely. Maybe you'll sell a book and retire on that. Think positive. At least that's what I tell myself. Touching piece. As a public school teacher I make 70k a year with incremental raises each year. I will get a pesion/retirement but they tell me it will hardly be enough and that I should invest more in my TSA account.

I’m 39 and 65 is still aways off but I can tell you I have my own worries if we’ll be able to retire as well as we live while working. I make 1-300 bucks on my blog and it is so cool. It goes onto my PayPal card and I use it to take my wife out on dates or get fancy Starbucks drinks :)

Thanks for you creative work on this blog, I enjoy it immensely. Maybe you’ll sell a book and retire on that. Think positive. At least that’s what I tell myself.

]]> By: betshopboy http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/06/24/a-writer%e2%80%99s-retirement%e2%80%a6-or-lack-thereof/#comment-56174 betshopboy Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:17:29 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/?p=1746#comment-56174 To narrow the "financial-freedom" gap between a self-employed and an employee with company pension in their golden years, that's where personal savings and to a larger extend - life insurance plans, come into play. It is never too early, or too late, to plan for your retirement. Speak to your financial advisor today! To narrow the “financial-freedom” gap between a self-employed and an employee with company pension in their golden years, that’s where personal savings and to a larger extend – life insurance plans, come into play.

It is never too early, or too late, to plan for your retirement. Speak to your financial advisor today!

]]> By: Nick http://btr.michaelkwan.com/2008/06/24/a-writer%e2%80%99s-retirement%e2%80%a6-or-lack-thereof/#comment-56173 Nick Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:37:23 +0000 http://btr.michaelkwan.com/?p=1746#comment-56173 Nice write-up, I figured that would be something you could talk about pretty easily, both in terms of saving for it financially and not wanting to stop. I'm glad you hit on both of those points :D This was fun, I might have to do it again sometime! Nice write-up, I figured that would be something you could talk about pretty easily, both in terms of saving for it financially and not wanting to stop. I’m glad you hit on both of those points :D

This was fun, I might have to do it again sometime!

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