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10 Lessons Learned Along This FIRE Journey

Jan 15 2023

So understanding that value proposition all of us have in trading our time for money is one of ten lessons that our poster, Tawcan, has learned during his...

physicianonfire.com

Barista FIRE: Everything You Need To Know – Inspire To FIRE

Jan 15 2023

BaristaFIRE is one of 5 types of Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE). Barista FIRE is having money to switch to a part-time job for health insurance...

inspiretofire.com

A Tiered Approach to Emergency Funds

Jan 14 2023

Please have an emergency fund. In 2021 you might have felt good about being 100% invested. It was common for FIRE

andrenader.substack.com

Why VTSAX?

Jan 14 2023

By Dr. Leif Dahleen of Physician on Fire, WCI Network Partner The Vanguard Total Stock Market Fund (ticker symbol VTSAX) gets a lot of attention and love from authors and investors alike. But why VTSA...

whitecoatinvestor.com

Lessons from 2022: How I'm Refining My Path to Avocado FIRE

Jan 03 2023

2022 is finally over. It has been one of those years where it feels like you are struggling to keep your head above water. No amount savings could turn those net worth graphs green. Most people under ...

andrenader.substack.com

2022 FIRE Wrap-Up!

Jan 02 2023

Happy New Year everyone! Whew, I am so glad 2022 is over. Let’s wrap it up and send it on its way. 2022 was a tough year for the RB40 household. Actually, it was a mixed bag. We had some wins an...

retireby40.org

What's My FIRE Number? - Easiest Way To Find Out (With Calculator)

Jan 01 2023

Your FIRE number is the amount of money you need to have invested so that you could live off the returns and retire early....

inspiretofire.com

Rethinking the Early Retirement Movement. Why 'FIRE' Isn't Right for Everyone

Dec 26 2022

Some early retirement enthusiasts are shifting gears and prioritizing their families and happiness over savings....

cnet.com

FIRE Friday Thread

Dec 19 2022

I am thinking about iBonds, new 401k limits, hiring freezes, and the different budgeting/investment apps I am testing....

andrenader.substack.com

Is FIRE Really Just an Empty Goal?

Dec 19 2022

[Editor's Note: Since 2020, one of our biggest goals is to put The White Coat Investor's Guide for Student book into the hands of every single first-year medical and dental student in the country. For...

whitecoatinvestor.com

Dispelling FIRE Myths

Dec 19 2022

A specific narrative pervades our society. There are many powerful interests that perpetuate it. Get a “good education” (at any cost). Get a “good (i.e. high paying) job.” Be a...

caniretireyet.com

​4 lessons I've learned on my way to financial independence

Oct 15 2022

I’ll be the first to say that the FIRE concept may not be for everyone – “Financial Independence, Retire Early” is an intense personal exercise...

marketwatch.com

Three Years of FIRE

May 09 2022

What are my thoughts about early retirement three years after leaving the corporate job?...

stopironingshirts.com

How I Reached Coast FIRE While Raising 3 Kids | Personal Capital

May 06 2021

Reaching Coast FIRE has given me more room to take chances and pursue a more fulfilling life. Learn how I got to this point of financial independence....

personalcapital.com

Savings Rates & Reaching FIRE

Aug 20 2018

Are you saving enough?  It's the most basic of questions.  Yet, I’m always so disappointed when I see an article showing how low the US savings rate is.  A recent study by Fidelity showed that th...

mrfirestation.com

Bank Your Raises To Catch FIRE

Jan 26 2015

Saving for FIRE is the last thing on the minds of most people.  Although almost everyone dreams of being financially independent and retiring early, very few are doing anything about it.  Americans ...

mrfirestation.com

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.