What is really sad is the jealousy shown by a couple posters here. 

$1,000,000 in 'investable' assets really isn't that much.  Most financial advisors recommend a 4% withdrawal rate in retirement (I would use the dividend return on my portfolio - currently just under 5%). 

That means an annual income of $40,000 - $50,000 per year plus CPP & OAS. This is a comfortable retirement but certainly not a 'jet setting, luxurious' retirement.  It doesn't even get one into the OAS clawback range. 

Plus, one has to work quite hard and save quite diligently to achieve this.  I am not a business person, just a greasy fingered tradesman that has spent my share of time in the trenches, mud and cold and I am hoping to reach this milestone before my body gives out on me. 

One poster even accuses people like me of 'stealing' from young workers. In actuality, I am a journeyperson that is trying to teach apprentices (read young workers) what is in my head to prepare them for their own careers.