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Andrew Luman
Middle school music teacher and real estate investor sharing his nine-year FIRE journey to retire around age 50 while living and investing on a teacher's salary.
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Nov 21, 2025
• 51min
Proof You Don't Need a High Salary for FIRE (Teacher Retires at 50)
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Andrew Luman, a middle school music teacher and savvy real estate investor, shares his inspiring journey to financial independence by age 50. He reveals how he achieved this on a modest teacher's salary of around $35,000 per year. Andrew discusses the importance of a high savings rate, cost-effective house hacking with multi-unit properties, and embracing a four-day work week. He also explores smart investment strategies, the significance of DIY finance skills, and how prioritizing time over money shaped his path to early retirement.
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