Not just retire young, but retire young and still living the good life - condo, car, meals at restaurants, holidays and still can save money every month.

I know a few people who are living this lifestyle in their retirement, but they are in their 50s and 60s. So indeed, to be able to retire young is a status worthy of envy.

I am already 55, but still dare not retire. Just lost $65K (paper loss) from the stock market decline over the past 3 weeks.

Need to build up a little more buffer before I dare to call it a day.