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FIRE at 50 by Creating “FI Paychecks” That Fund My Early Retirement! | Life After FIRE
Would you delay your early retirement for years to feel safer and secure once you FIRE? That’s what Mark Trautman did, FIRE-ing before discovering th…
Barista FIRE at 36 with ONLY $500K by Trading “Stuff” for Substance
Julie Rose “semi-retired” at just 36 years old with only $500K, trading her corporate job for sunrise safaris in Africa, beach walks in Bali, and mid…
Can Your FIRE Portfolio Survive a Stock Market Crash?
The stock market is shifting, and your portfolio needs to change NOW if you want to reach or stay FIRE (financial independence, retire early). Many e…
When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Hire a Financial Advisor | Life After FIRE
Could hiring a financial advisor help you reach financial independence and retire early? This isn’t a popular move in the FIRE community, but it gave…
Losing $150K, Starting Over, and STILL Retiring Early | Life After FIRE
Think you’ve blown your chances of achieving FIRE? You haven’t! Just ask Nik Johnson, who spent years growing his nest egg, only to have it completel…
How to Stay Rich During FIRE by Dodging the 4 Financial “Horsemen”
You’ve worked so hard to finally achieve FIRE (financial independence, retire early); the last thing you want is your wealth to dwindle or disappear …
Is the Mortgage Industry Safe with CFPB Under Fire?
Is the mortgage industry still safe? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been ordered to halt all work while awaiting a new Trump-app…
Retirement Income Strategies — And Here’s Our Plan for When We FIRE
What's the point of all these income strategies in retirement? Let’s look at the risks and benefits of some and why you might consider them. The post…
Are You Headed for FIRE or the Middle-Class Trap? (Finance Friday)
If there’s an issue that keeps aspiring early retirees up at night, it’s the dreaded middle-class trap. At just 28 years old, this financially savvy …
Q&A: Early Retirement Doesn’t Equal “Done”—It’s a Pivot
Below is an email transcript from a BiggerPockets Money listener who sent me a message about their personal financial situation and wanted my insight…
