Retire rich or retire early?

[hammondc]

Originally Posted by markem

What if you could manage semi-retired (work maybe 500 hours a year) at 45 and upper middle class for the rest of your life? I'm thinking full medical coverage, big house without a mortgage and perhaps something in the six figures to live on after taxes.

This is my plan. 20-25 hrs a week effing off at home depot or something. I'd like to have my 'I am never moving again' house.