Fire
Showing 50 results of 125
Black Friday: The FIRE-Savvy Approach to Avoiding Post-Holiday Regret
Nov 15 2024
Several years ago, I made a “killer” Black Friday score. I’d been eyeing a sleek set of headphones, and after ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
Twelve Reasons Your FIRE Number is Wrong
Nov 12 2024
You’ve got a target number. When your investments add up to it, eureka! You’ve reached financial independence. Retiring early is ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
October 2024 FIRE Update
Nov 04 2024
Hey everyone! Did you have a good month? October flew by for us. RB40Jr was busy with Ultimate Frisbee and Wushu almost every day. I started a ceramic class and ... Read more The post October 2024 FIR...
retireby40.org
15k Subscriber Live Q&A Friday!
Oct 29 2024
FAANG FIRE celebration! With 15k subscribers, we're diving into FIRE insights, top growth milestones, and strategies for financial independence. Don't miss our live Q&A on November 1st....
andrenader.substack.com
FI Has Taken Over My Life
Oct 10 2024
I discovered FIRE in October of 2012 when a google search led me to MMM: How do I retire early? I wasn’t expecting much. The search was a hail mary move during a difficult part of my life. But M...
1500days.com
The FAANG FIRE Audience Insights
Oct 08 2024
The initial data for the 2024 FAANG FIRE audience survey is in. More time is needed for the full analysis, but this post includes all the initial high level data into the results....
andrenader.substack.com
September 2024 FIRE Update
Oct 07 2024
Hey everyone! Did you have a good month? September was glorious in the Pacific Northwest. The weather turned cooler, RB40Jr started 8th grade, and life settled into a familiar rhythm ... Read more The...
retireby40.org
FAANG FIRE Book Club
Oct 01 2024
There was overwhelming support for a broadly FIRE themed book club! We’ll cover a mix of classic staples like The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins and The Little Book of Common Sense Investin...
andrenader.substack.com
Should You Consider a Sabbatical?
Sep 24 2024
For most people with above average incomes and the willingness to save and invest, becoming financially independent and having the ability to retire early (FIRE) is not only achievable, it is the inev...
caniretireyet.com
Ask a Financial Pro: I'm a CFP. Here's What I Really Think of FIRE
Sep 20 2024
FIRE involves making large sacrifices to achieve financial independence at a younger age....
money.usnews.com
Financial Confidence is the New Financial Independence
Sep 19 2024
The FIRE movement made the rounds in national news for a few years and still gets a head nod here and there. The early retirement (RE) part of FIRE always received more criticism because it’s th...
retirebeforedad.com
Young People Shouldn’t Stress About FIRE
Sep 16 2024
When I started blogging, I often lamented that I didn’t learn about FIRE when I was in my 20s. I could have saved more and retired from my engineering career ... Read more The post Young People ...
retireby40.org
9 Mental Shifts Required for a Successful FIRE Journey
Sep 12 2024
When I retired at 42 in 2021, I discovered the concept of Financial Independence Retire Early, also known as FIRE. Even though I had already reached financial freedom, understanding the mindset behind...
dadisfire.com
August 2024 FIRE Update
Sep 10 2024
Hey everyone! Summer is over. Our son is back in school and the weather is turning cooler. It’s nice and quiet at home again. Ahhh… August was a tough month ... Read more The post August ...
retireby40.org
What Can I Learn from the FIRE Movement?
Sep 04 2024
Those who have FIREd like Keven Sebesta are choosing to rock life each day. In this final episode on the FIRE movement, we’ll explore what we can learn from them. Join Kevin and me to discover h...
share.transistor.fm
The Challenges of FIRE
Sep 04 2024
Over these past few weeks, we have been discussing the FIRE movement with Kevin Sebesta, a coach in the RRC who achieved FIRE some time ago and has been rocking retirement ever since. This week Kevin ...
share.transistor.fm
What Is the FIRE Movement?
Sep 04 2024
Have you heard of the FIRE movement? It’s become increasingly popular in the past few years. Even if you are technically too old to retire early, there is something we can all learn from FIRE se...
share.transistor.fm
Reader Case: Should this Single Dad Buy an Investment Property?
Sep 03 2024
The reader cases in our inbox is piling up again, so without further ado, here’s the latest one that caught my eye. The subject was about a single dad working towards FIRE and ever since we beca...
millennial-revolution.com
Is FIRE Still Possible in 2024?
Aug 28 2024
We’ve all collectively been through a rough few years. After a brutal global pandemic and stock market crash, followed by years of inflation and the subsequent rise in interest rates, you can be...
millennial-revolution.com
July 2024 FIRE Update
Aug 21 2024
Hey everyone! Thank you for all the well wishes. I’m recovering from the shingles outbreak on my face. The shingles got down to my left eyelid and I was worried ... Read more The post July 2024 ...
retireby40.org
What is Coast FIRE? The Ultimate Guide to Semi-Retirement
Aug 14 2024
Do you like the idea of early retirement, but you don't want to have to save every penny? Do you seek financial independence, but you don't want to permanently leave the workforce? Then Coast FIRE mig...
ofdollarsanddata.com
Why FIRE Is So Hard for Some People and What They Can Do About it
Aug 05 2024
After being retired for 10 years and preaching about FIRE, I’ve learned somethings about why certain people are more resistant to FIRE than others, but overall, it’s still a mystery. In fa...
millennial-revolution.com
Stuck No More
Jul 29 2024
We love doing reader cases on this blog, as that’s kind of our way of giving back to the FIRE community that has been so kind to us over the years. Most of the time, we don’t really have a...
millennial-revolution.com
Went Back To Work And Could Only Last Four Months: Here’s What Went Wrong
Jul 24 2024
After 12 years of FIRE (financial independence retire early), I went back to work. Unfortunately, I only lasted four months. Here's my story of what went wrong. I purposefully waited months to release...
financialsamurai.com
Reader Case: Artist Floundering Around FIRE
Jul 23 2024
Hi FIRECracker and Wanderer (and Little Matchstick), I could also title this, “I think I’m mathing my shit wrong.” I’ve never been a Mathlete and always like to use the excuse ...
millennial-revolution.com
Not Having Kids Is Your FIRE Super Power: Don’t Blow It!
Jul 19 2024
There's a classic saying, “Youth is wasted on the young.” It's meant to convey that those who are young lack the perspective to appreciate all the advantages of youth and thus take it for ...
financialsamurai.com
June 2024 FIRE Update
Jul 01 2024
Hey Everyone! This FIRE update will be a short one because I’m on vacation in Japan. We are exhausted from walking around so much every day. Fortunately, I got us a room at the Dormy Inn. This h...
retireby40.org
Reader Case: Teachers Fast Track FIRE with Flag Theory
Jun 18 2024
Today’s reader case really caught my eye because not only are they not six-figure STEM people, they love traveling as much as we do. Plus, they are able to do this FIRE thing on a combined $145k...
millennial-revolution.com
May 2024 FIRE Update
Jun 04 2024
Hey everyone! Wow, it’s almost summer. The months are flying by quickly. That’s what happens when life is good. May was a busy month for me. I went to the gym, delivered some lunches, work...
retireby40.org
The Stinginess of Financial Independence: Careful Being Too Cheap
May 20 2024
With the New York Times article on Fat FIRE, I've been thinking a lot more about the repercussions of achieving financial independence and retiring early. One of those repercussions is that financial ...
financialsamurai.com
4 Lessons For Anyone From The FIRE Movement
May 13 2024
Incorporating these FIRE practices into your daily living can enrich your life and put you on the path to rocking retirement (at any age!)....
forbes.com
Behind The Headlines: My Experience Working With The New York Times
May 11 2024
On August 7, 2023, I received an email from Amy X. Wang, the assistant editor at the New York Times Magazine, inquiring about the modern-day FIRE movement and its Fat FIRE offshoot. Amy is a self-proc...
financialsamurai.com
Meet the FIRE Savers Who Retired Early
May 07 2024
Meet the schemers and savers obsessed with ending their careers as early as possible....
nytimes.com
April 2024 FIRE Update
May 06 2024
Hey everyone! Wow, it’s May. The months are flying by so quickly. That’s what happens when life is good. April was a busy month for me. I went to the gym, delivered some lunches, worked on...
retireby40.org
How Much is Enough to FIRE in San Francisco?
May 02 2024
Welcome to the second part of the series where I am trying to identify how much is “enough” to retire early in San Francisco. Two years ago I had determined that my “Enough Number&rd...
andrenader.substack.com
The FTC Noncompete Ban: What It Means for Your Physician Contract and FIRE Journey
Apr 30 2024
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent decision on noncompete clauses could be the golden parachute you’ve been planning for. Imagine ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
Interview With The Mad FIentist
Apr 29 2024
The Mad FIentist (Brandon) is a FI legend. Many of his posts are cornerstone content for planning and executing FIRE life. These stand out: And my all-time favorite: How To Access Retirement Funds Ear...
1500days.com
The Motley Fool Review: Unbiased Review of Investment Services
Apr 25 2024
Active investing in the stock market is a strategy for building long-term wealth that’s not often part of FIRE. Leif ... Read more...
physicianonfire.com
Is FIRE Out of Reach for Gen Z?
Apr 16 2024
FIRE can be daunting when you’re starting out. When you’re young, you want to enjoy life and have fun. Saving for retirement is important, but it looks like a distant future when you&rsquo...
retireby40.org
Reader Case: Am I Fake FIRE?
Apr 08 2024
Today’s reader case comes from the Czech Republic (now Czechia). I loved Prague when we visited, Czechia will always hold a special place in our heart for the classical medieval architecture com...
millennial-revolution.com
March 2024 FIRE Update
Apr 02 2024
Hey, everyone. It’s April and spring is here. What’s that bright ball in the sky?! Oh, it’s the sun. That’s what Portlanders say after a long gloomy winter. Finally, we have a ...
retireby40.org
FIRE Lessons From ex-AMZN Director Dave Anderson
Mar 23 2024
Hey FAANG FIRE! Today’s newsletter is a special one, and not just because I was sitting at my keyboard last week eating my avocado toast while contemplating the existential implications of my ne...
andrenader.substack.com
FIRE: The Greatest Gift for My Son
Mar 19 2024
Are you setting a good example for your kid? Shouldn’t you work full-time at the office to support your family? What are you teaching your son by retiring early? These are valid questions. I lef...
retireby40.org
Officially Semi-FIRE'd!
Mar 14 2024
I have been dancing around this for the past few months. Let’s go ahead and make it official. Andre, what do you do? I am now officially semi-FIRE (Financially Independence, Retire Early). I eve...
andrenader.substack.com
The Sacrifices We Make To Achieve Financial Independence
Mar 12 2024
One of the most commonly asked questions I get is whether I had to make sacrifices in my pursuit of FIRE (financial independence and retire early). When they refer to sacrifices, what they really mean...
financialsamurai.com
Strategies for Diversifying Away from FAANG+ Company Stock
Mar 08 2024
Hey FAANG FIRE! Over the last three months, Apple, Google, Nvidia, Meta, Uber, Microsoft, and countless other tech stocks have hit their all-time highs. While I personally have always sold my RSUs eac...
andrenader.substack.com
What Can I Learn from the FIRE Movement?
Feb 28 2024
Those who have FIREd like Keven Sebesta are choosing to rock life each day. In this final episode on the FIRE movement, we’ll explore what we can learn from them. Join Kevin and me to discover h...
rogerwhitney.libsyn.com
Coast FIRE: A Retire-Early Strategy For Retirement
Feb 23 2024
Learn what is Coast FIRE and how it can help you achieve financial freedom to help you enjoy retired life before your 60s....
forbes.com
The Most Dangerous Early Retirement Strategy To Follow: Coast FIRE
Feb 23 2024
In 2009, I established my first rule of FIRE: generate enough passive income to cover your basic living expenses. Once achieved, you attain financial independence and the freedom to pursue your desire...
financialsamurai.com
Throwing ICE on FIRE
Feb 22 2024
The mainstream financial media’s portrayal of early retirement has always felt disingenuous, leading with “this 30-something retired” or some variation of that hook, then later highl...
retirebeforedad.com
Popular Topics
Filter content by these topic groups:
About Fire
FIRE stands for "Financial Independence, Retire Early." It is a movement or lifestyle choice that aims to allow individuals to retire much earlier than the typical retirement age by saving and investing a significant portion of their income and living frugally. The goal of FIRE is to achieve financial independence, which is defined as having enough passive income or assets to cover one's living expenses without the need to work for pay.
There are different approaches to achieving financial independence and retiring early, but one common approach is to save a high percentage of one's income, invest in a diversified portfolio of assets such as stocks, bonds, and real estate, and live below one's means. By doing so, it is possible to accumulate enough wealth to provide a sufficient passive income stream to support oneself without the need to work.
It is important to note that achieving financial independence and retiring early requires a significant amount of planning and discipline, and it is not something that is achievable for everyone. It also requires a certain level of risk tolerance, as investing in the financial markets carries the potential for losses as well as gains. It is important to carefully consider one's financial goals and circumstances before embarking on the FIRE journey.