Hi. I'm Andy and I'm 63 years old living in Missoula, Montana. I live in a friend's backyard cottage after leaving Seattle a year ago. I stopped working at 62 when I was able to draw Social Security. Early, yes, but I don't have hopes of having a long life - there's not been a male to make it to 70 years old in my family, both sides. The state of the world makes it feel urgent to me. Such scary times!

I have been dreaming of living in a truck camper for at least the last 10-12 years. I have the truck to put it on, just no funds. I am crippled by a debt that would be no issue for others, but it is for me. And it's only 25,000.

I had a brother that took his own live 20 some years ago. He had always been a free spirit, a mountain man. For a few decades he lived in converted step vans and buses. He had rugs, a wood stove, his hand carved artwork - they were more comfortable and cozy than most homes!

I dream to live the next 10-12 years that way myself, no housing costs, no debt - my social security and small pension would go for my living expenses and vehicle maintenance. I have all the provisions ready to go!!

Can you please help me?