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May 25, 2026
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They planned to retire early. Rising costs are putting that to the test
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Open this photo in gallery: Bob Lai fills up at a local gas station in Surrey, B.C., on Friday. Mr. Lai says rising costs have put pressure on his plan to retire by 2030. JIMMY JEONG/THE GLOBE AND MAIL 1 COMMENTS SHARE SAVE FOR LATER Listen to this article Learn more about audio Log in or create a free account to listen to this article. When Bob Lai, who’s now 43, began pursuing early retirement in 2011, his goal was clear: save steadily, invest consistently and live below his means. Inspired by the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement and its emphasis on aggressive saving and …
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