When my financial adviser told me recently I was well on track to retire early, I was elated but also at ease — as a daughter of a single parent, who takes care of a disabled family member, earning money is a huge priority for me. And we should talk about it! Women especially — because many of us are the breadwinners, myself included. I broke down how I first started seriously growing my income years ago and I how I have continued to grow it, year over year.