Jeff Stallman

I graduated with a BS in business. My major was in Financial Services with the idea of becoming a CFP back in 1990. I set a goal of retiring by age 40, Although, back then, that is not a goal that you want to advertise to the masses unless you want to get heckled. I started investing in individual stocks in 1988.

After graduation, my life led me into a career in banking. I began educating consumers on how to "invest in your debt." Getting clients off the 30 year mortgage fix and showing them how to get out of debt in as little as a few years. This technique proved very successful. My career ultimately led me to owning my own mortgage bank in 2002. By 2008, we were in Fortune magazine's list of fastest ...More growing companies.

My goal was to retire TWICE. Once at age 40 and again at 59 1/2. I call this "Extreme Early Retirement." Extreme early retirement doesn't mean you have to quit your job or your career, unless that is your goal. It simply allows you the ability to enjoy life in the manner you wish minus society's pressures. I believe this liberation from society place pressure is what all investors are seeking.