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Episode 226. “She’s chasing FIRE. I want to enjoy life now.”
Laura (34) and Cameron (38) earn over $200,000 a year and save thousands each month, yet every decision feels like a crisis. Laura, a first-generati…
Healthcare After Early Retirement
Healthcare is a huge issue in the United States if you plan to retire early. Most of us get health insurance through our employer. What happens if yo…
FIRE May Make Building Multi-Generational Wealth Impossible
If you want to FIRE, one of my regrets was pulling the ripcord too early at age 34 in 2012. Even though I started writing about FIRE in 2009 with the…
August 2025 FIRE Update
Hey Everyone! It’s September, and the long days of summer are almost gone. RB40Jr started high school, and he seems to be enjoying it. He is taking P…
Daddy Day Camp: Worth Trying At Least Once As A FIRE Parent
If you decide to forsake making maximum money to become a FIRE parent or stay-at-home parent, then you had best spend more time with your kids. Other…
Stop Investing In Value Stocks Over Growth If You Want To FIRE
Since writing about FIRE in 2009, I’ve favored investing in growth stocks over value stocks. As someone who wanted to retire early from finance, my g…
July 2025 FIRE Update
Hey Everyone! I am back from my California road trip. We had a blast visiting friends and family. We also explored the Central Coast and the Sequoia …
Is Early Retirement A Smart Goal? – Episode 1,015 (Bestie)
Cinderella is such an absurd story! Seriously, when you stop and think- it’s pretty messed up: a prince dances with a girl he’s never met before for …
June 2025 FIRE UPDATE
Hey Everyone! Did you have a good month in June? I’m a bit late with this update, but life has been hectic at the RB40 household. We’re getting ready…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s (OBBBA) Impact On FIRE Seekers
On July 3, the House narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) with a 218–214 vote. According to the nonpartisan Congressional…
