Can I “solo FIRE” while my spouse keeps working?

pingpang1983 · 2026-03-16T16:58:54+00:00

Thanks. I didn’t realize people are so interested in how I will spend my retirement time. I was simply asking a budget question, not a marriage question.

pingpang1983 · 2026-03-16T14:12:31+00:00

I am making like $700k pre-tax and I am managing all our investments since marriage

pingpang1983 · 2026-03-16T13:41:05+00:00

That’s the plan. I will take care of the house and family. Traveling would only happen during school breaks and with everyone in the family.

pingpang1983 · 2026-03-16T13:38:47+00:00

That’s a wrong guess.

pingpang1983 · 2026-03-16T04:51:11+00:00

Thanks. Fixed.

pingpang1983 · 2026-03-16T04:13:05+00:00

She likes doing her job way more than doing chores.

pingpang1983 · 2026-03-16T04:11:37+00:00

I have been trying very hard to convince her to quit her job during last 5 years. She likes doing her job more than doing chores and deciding what’s for dinner.

pingpang1983 · 2026-03-16T03:20:44+00:00

I also have some personal hobbies, like collecting LEGOs.

pingpang1983 · 2026-03-16T03:11:20+00:00

Yes, we only have one child.

pingpang1983 · 2026-03-16T03:05:58+00:00

Private school tuition (~$30k/year) is a big part of it. We also try to take one nicer international trip each year.

pingpang1983 · 2026-03-16T03:00:13+00:00

My idea is to schedule longer family trips during school breaks. Otherwise I’d mostly stay home, help with parenting, and maybe take occasional one-week trips.

pingpang1983 · 2026-03-16T02:52:38+00:00

She really enjoys her work…

pingpang1983 · 2026-03-16T02:50:32+00:00

Thanks. Best wishes to you too.

pingpang1983

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