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Healthcare Hacks That Could Save You Thousands on the Journey to FIRE
Wealth and health are closely intertwined, especially here in the US, where the high cost of healthcare can put significant financial pressure on fam…
The Early Retiree’s Guide to Funding Retirement Accounts
When it comes to saving for retirement, knowing which account to fund first is like knowing which steps to take when climbing a mountain. You want to…
Judge Blocks Trump Plan To Fire 90% Of CFPB Staff
A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to fire 90% of the CFPB’s workforce. The post Judge Blocks Trump Plan To Fire 90% Of …
The Financial Order of Operations for FIRE (Step-by-Step Early Retirement Plan)
Most people chasing FIRE (financial independence, retire early) are doing it all out of order, and it’s costing them years of financial freedom. So, …
Trump Moves To Fire 90% Of CFPB Workforce
Trump administration lays off over 1,500 CFPB employees in sweeping shift to reduce federal oversight of financial firms. The post Trump Moves To Fir…
The “Silver Lining” for Investors After a Historic Week for Stocks| Life After FIRE
We’re coming off one of the wildest weeks in stock market history. How are retirees reacting to these massive swings? How should you adjust your FIRE…
FAANG FIRE w/ Extra Guac: A Free Year of ProjectionLab, Lunch Money, Mezzi, Carry Solo 401k, Discou…
I’ve been thinking about what a “FIRE Bundle” could look like.
Early Retirement “Traps” That Delayed My FIRE by a Decade
Early retirement in your 50s is a dream for most Americans, but today’s guest is sharing how she could have retired in her 40s, a decade earlier, if …
How to FIRE in Your 40s on a Teacher’s Salary (or Average Income) (Finance Friday)
Is it possible to reach FIRE by 45, even on a teacher’s salary or an average income? Today’s guest is proving that, yes, you can retire early, regard…
The #1 Thing That Made Our FIRE Grind Easier (and More Fun!) | Life After FIRE
The path to FIRE (financial independence, retire early) isn’t easy. You’re working a lot, saving a lot, all while seeing many of your friends out tra…
I FIREd with Index Funds, She FIREd with Rentals: Which is Better (& Faster)?
There’s no arguing that real estate and stocks are the two most proven ways to build wealth, but which one comes out on top in a race to FIRE? Stay […
March 2025 FIRE Update
Hey Everyone! Did you have a good month? March was a pretty good month at the RB40 household. We visited my brother during Spring Break and had a gre…
Teacher ($44K/Year Income) FIREs in 10 Years Making the RIGHT Sacrifices
You may not make six figures, but you want to achieve FIRE and retire early. You might be struggling to get by, let alone saving and investing to hit…
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…