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Published Dec 30, 2022

405 | Matt & Meg | Households of FI Update

Matt and Meg share their journey through relocating, financial independence, and transitioning from military to civilian careers, offering insights into adapting to new environments, managing real estate investments, and overcoming military-to-civilian career challenges.
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  • New Locations

    and share their experiences of moving to new locations, highlighting the excitement and challenges of such transitions. They discuss their decision to consider Guam as a potential new home, despite initial reservations. Meg notes, "Everyone I know had been stationed [in Guam]...absolutely loved it. Like, time of my life would go back in a heartbeat" 1. Matt, who recently moved to Florida, humorously embraces his new identity, complete with Crocs, symbolizing his adaptation to the local culture 2.

       

    Life Adjustments

    Adjusting to daily life in new environments often requires significant lifestyle changes. and Meg discuss the challenges of living in Florida, particularly the reliance on cars due to limited walkability. Matt shares, "We are a one car family...it's incredibly difficult to stay a one car family here" 3. reflects on the broader perspective gained from travel, emphasizing the value of experiencing different ways of living 4.