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Three Things I Learned About the FIRE Community While Hosting a FIRE Cruise
I went to my first FIRE meet-up in 2018 in Denver, Colorado. It was so amazing to meet like-minded people and learn a lot about what people felt was …
JL Collins: The “Simple” Path to Wealth, FIRE, and Stress-Free Investing
The Simple Path to Wealth is arguably the most influential book in the FIRE movement. JL Collins, its author, is revered among early retirees as one …
Health Issues Or A Disability May Force You To Retire Early: Prepare Accordingly
Before I retired from finance in 2012, I struggled with chronic back pain, sciatica, and TMJ. The stress was so overwhelming, I even paid a dentist $…
How to Create Huge Tax Savings Funding Your Kid’s College (& FIRE on Time!)
Paying for college is one of the biggest financial hurdles families face—even as you’re chasing or approaching FIRE. What’s the smartest way to save …
I Retired Early in My 40s WITHOUT Withdrawing from My Portfolio! | Life After FIRE
You CAN retire early in just ten years IF you save and invest enough. Fortunately, your retirement expenses may be less than you think. Chris Luger, …
The 4% “Rule” is Wrong for FIRE—Here’s a Better Alternative
For decades, the 4% rule has been the calculation every FIRE chaser has used to determine when they can retire early—risk-free. The math is simple: h…
April 2025 FIRE Update
Hey Everyone! Did you have a good month? April was a hectic month at the RB40 household. RB40Jr was busy with school, debate, Ultimate Frisbee, marti…
What A Recession Is Like For Early Retirees: The Good And Bad
If we're not already in a recession, we may soon enter one due to aggressive trade policies that are fueling tremendous uncertainty. As companies and…
How to Build (and Enjoy) Your “Dream” Life in Early Retirement | Life After FIRE
What if you reached financial independence…before knowing what it was? That’s what happened to Chris Rusin. After discovering the FIRE movement and s…
The Single Biggest Risk That Could Stop Your Early Retirement (& How to Dodge It)
You’re part of the FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early) so you can quit your job, have complete time freedom, and truly enjoy your li…
