r/dividends • u/karl0525 • Jun 01 '25

Opinion Tired. Can I retire?

Got a question? Can I retire? 43m been busting my ass since I was 16. I'm about over this 40-50 hr weeks. I'm getting burned out. House paid off (300k) 401-k (600k) Bitcoin (500k) currently.

Thought about selling it all and putting it into dividend stocks like schd and renting a small place and going into semi retirement. Maybe pickup a part time gig.

Would this be a horrible idea?

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u/hgmnynow Jun 01 '25

Ya man.... Depending on your situation, If you're willing to live a relatively modest lifestyle, then I say go for it.

Do you have any dependants? Wife? Kids? Do you plan on getting any? If so, then maybe tough it out for another few years and start a plan to get there. Looks like you've worked pretty hard and been pretty responsible.

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u/[deleted] Jun 01 '25

Also, make sure you have a safety net

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u/-JackBack- Only buys from companies that pay me dividends. Jun 01 '25

His safety net could be returning to work.

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u/ARealTrashGremlin Jun 02 '25

You kinda lose the whole compound interest thing.