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Leo, Alisha, Dom,4, and toddler Ellie*

AIM: Explore and enjoy early retirement

INCOME NEEDED: $80,000 a year

INVESTMENT STRATEGY: Regular contributions to managed funds that align with their principles; maximum concessional contributions to superannuation

Leo, 35, Alisha, 32, with their two kids, Dom and toddler Ellie*, are on day five of early retirement. After working flat-out for 13 years, Leo sighs and says: “I have just finished my last work engagement.”

They have accumulated $2.9 million by leading a nomadic, minimalist life, working around Australia and overseas in the resources industry with four suitcases, a backpack and a super-pram.

They are entering a new phase, spending more time together as a family and enjoying the simple things in life like cooking meals from scratch, playing in the park, gardening and

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