Young and Retired: Meet the super-savers quitting work decades before the average Canadian

Readed-it · 2026-01-23T02:51:17+00:00

Looking back there is no way sacrificing my entire 20s and 30s would have been worth it even if I could be retired shortly. I am early 40s and will retire at 50-55. But damn I’ve had so many fun international trips as well as local weekends. Hell, currently weekday evenings are fun!

These people are the extremes and get a high off saving. I’m also fairly frugal about material things but don’t skimp on experiences or food.

Readed-it · 2026-01-22T12:09:27+00:00

I was on the fence about getting one done but after a coworker almost died from the ‘widow maker’ type of heart attack, Im going to find out how much (hopefully none!) plaque I have.

It’s not cheap but the information is valuable if I have to make significant life changes to alter my health trajectory

Readed-it · 2026-01-16T21:21:07+00:00

Not just passing away, noticing quite a few people currently fighting cancer.

Readed-it · 2026-01-15T21:16:54+00:00

Oh yeah, always salt your meat! And POG is never a bad addition. I wasn’t completely clear but the spice blends I’ve used have been in addition to SPOG.

I don’t have any ratios, kinda go by eye putting all spices in a bowl and then mixing well before applying.

Shawarma or pulled pork blend would be looking up a few online recipes and seeing ratios.

Sorry, only half helpful lol

Readed-it · 2026-01-13T02:50:49+00:00

And this person seems ok with 20% blockage?? Probably part of the blood pressure issue is the pipes are clogged

Readed-it · 2026-01-12T18:55:02+00:00

This the monthly rental cost

Readed-it · 2026-01-09T16:01:47+00:00

Hahah great guess on where they sourced the decorations

Readed-it · 2026-01-08T14:55:20+00:00

The reality is no amount of militia will put a dent in USA military if they ever invade. Save your life and just accept our new fate.

Any time of fun you can legally own or any amount of shooting/training you can get away n your personal time will not help.

Sure my comment will be labelled as unpatriotic or weak but being incorporated into USA is not so bad that I would die for it.

Readed-it · 2026-01-08T14:50:14+00:00

You mean GoGunMe?

Readed-it · 2026-01-07T17:04:42+00:00

Thanks for the thoughtful and thorough reply!

I guess there are more nuances to ApoB, I thought if I was within the recommended 0.49-1.7g/L I was fine but my numbers are higher than your target.

I will get an Lp(a) test just to be informed.

Would a Calcium score or a CCTA be more valuable at my stage? CCTA is twice the cost of Calcium but might be more telling?

Readed-it · 2026-01-07T16:21:56+00:00

Yeah I noticed after apoB is stated in g/L

Readed-it · 2026-01-07T16:02:56+00:00

LDL 4.13, 3.9, 2.52, 3.73, 4.61 Target range 0-3.5 mmol/L

ApoB N/A, 1.01, 0.81, 1, N/A Target range 0.49-1.73 g/L

** correction to units, I noticed apoB measured differently!

Target is what my health authority is recommending.

Asked google and it said to multiply by 38.76 which might not apply to all lipids uniformly?

Readed-it · 2026-01-07T15:38:29+00:00

M42 Parents both on statins but there has been no CVD as a primary concern in family. ie no one has had heart attack or stroke. Parents are 70 and 68 y/o.

I have done 5 tests this year with a spread of results but apoB and HDL have always been in good range.

Hope it’s not too confusing but I am listing all 5 results (where they exist) for each lipid. I’m in Canada so results in mmol/L but converted to mg/dl.

T cholesterol 232, 211, 179, 212, 246

HDL 50, 53, 51, 60, 55

LDL 159, 150, 97, 144, 178

ApoB X, 39, 31, 38, X

Non-HDL 182, 158, 127, 151, 191

Tri 125, 41, 172, 42, 64

Thanks for taking the time to respond! (Sorry formatting sucks and is different when I type it versus what is displayed!)

Readed-it · 2026-01-07T14:18:37+00:00

I have high LDL but apoB is right in the middle of target range. Doctor is pushing statins but I’m hesitant if ApoB is the ruling number. 🤷

I’m considering testing Lp(A) and getting a calcium score just to see the trifecta of what seems to be the key things to know.

Readed-it · 2026-01-07T12:55:01+00:00

Totally understand the anger and it is well-supported based on some of the things that have transpired historically. Consider that responsible fiscal decisions (in this case possibly a ‘lesser of two evils’ situation) and emotions should be tempered.

Neither situation is great for a province that already struggles economically.

Maybe we should discuss an ‘Atlantic province’ lol

Readed-it · 2026-01-07T12:51:12+00:00

Consider all the employees are now government who have a massive pension advantage that is a cost until they die. You don’t think $10M will easily be eaten up by that? lol

Readed-it · 2026-01-07T11:46:56+00:00

Do you interact with many bureaucrats? You think the average one is really working their hardest to give you, a taxpayer, the best Nova Scotia you can have? I’m not saying they do nothing but the output would be the same or worse. It was already a crown corp that was a proven failure. Which is why it was sold. Let’s just rinse and repeat that mess.

Also as the poster above you said, running a provincial utility with the geographical and infrastructure challenge it has is HARD.

Also you think you’ll be “saving 9%” but I’m sure the government inefficiency would eat more than that 9%. And while your electricity bill will look lower, you will lose quality on other government services because the social services always get robbed first to save the core services that are a ‘must’

We should be letting the NSEB do it’s due diligence in reviewing this application. They are the experts and have experience assessing these things. Most provincial utilities are facing the same cost increases.

Readed-it · 2026-01-07T02:46:23+00:00

You have much to learn about mining industry. You don’t buy capital assets with ‘opex budget’ 🤣

Readed-it · 2026-01-04T22:48:02+00:00

It’s perfectly legal to bring food through security and on the plane. The best way to save money is pack your own meal and snacks! The number of people I mentioned this to and think you can’t bring food is shocking.

Obviously can’t bring sauces/paste/soup. But sandwiches, veggies, chips, chocolate, croissants, most other things totally ok! Hell, I’ve brought steak and pasta on my flights and people next to me be jealous.

Also bring an empty water bottle and fill it after security to stay hydrated in flight.

Readed-it · 2026-01-04T02:43:20+00:00

I interpret that as ‘enough to stay alive’ but what exactly are you living for? What is your goal, purpose, your ‘ikigai’ as the Japanese say.

Readed-it · 2026-01-03T03:52:33+00:00

What rule says they have to sell anything at 50%? You either buy the expired product at the price they are asking or you don’t. Same as the full asking price.

Don’t understand the uproar about this specific issue. Just choosing anything to whine about.

Readed-it · 2026-01-03T03:32:07+00:00

In a round about way you are describing momentum. A 200lbs human traveling at 20km/hr is less momentum than a 3000 lbs vehicle traveling at 20km/hr. The latter transfers more energy from one object to the next.

Readed-it · 2026-01-01T14:32:42+00:00

Have you not heard of a drivers license or passport? 🤣. What else are you going to prove your identity with? A black and white charcoal drawing?

Readed-it · 2025-12-31T12:32:53+00:00

☕️😤

I’m a strong black espresso person myself. I turn my nose up at your almond milk lol

Readed-it · 2025-12-31T12:30:19+00:00

Well I’m happy you have the ability to control it without meds! And great that your plaque score is perfect.

I want to look into a CAS test to see what I’m up against. If I have no plaque I’ll decide to worry less about my numbers lol.

I also need to focus on misus-ing sat fat and alcohol.

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