40-year-old saved up to 90% of his pay and retired with $3.5 million last year—he left the U.S. for Dubai and is 'much happier'

Jamal Robinson retired at 39 with a $3.5 million nest egg. Here's what his life looks like as an American expat in Dubai.

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40-year-old saved up to 90% of his pay and retired with $3.5 million last year—he left the U.S. for Dubai and is 'much happier'

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