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Has the FIRE Formula Changed? Why 100% Index Funds Isn’t the Answer
Is a 100% index fund portfolio no longer the FIRE formula? The market has changed, and maybe your portfolio allocation needs to change with it. With …
Ask HTML: Parlaying Real Estate Equity into Stocks, FIRE Recommendations, & Unloading a Car with a …
Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a ques…
Sahil Bloom: The “X Factor” for Financial Freedom and Why FIRE Won’t Make You Happy
Do we focus too much on just one type of wealth? What if the key to a happy life isn’t retiring early, ascending the corporate ladder, or having more…
January 2025 FIRE Update
Hey Everyone! January was a hectic month for me. Our rental is vacant and I’ve been getting it ready for sale. Mrs. RB40 and I also had some health i…
The Beauty Of Coast FIRE
The financial independence movement changed my life, but funny enough, I don’t really consider financial independence an important part of my l…
How to FIRE Faster with a Self-Directed IRA
How can you use your retirement accounts to reach FIRE faster? We’ve talked a lot about the “middle-class trap”—having too much of your net worth tra…
The Middle-Class Trap That Could Keep You from FIRE (How to Escape It)
Buying a house, maxing out your 401(k), and leveraging real estate can help you achieve financial independence. But suppose your goal is to retire ea…
Housing Markets With the Highest Wildfire and Climate Risks
I personally live in Los Angeles, so I wanted to calculate and measure which areas were already prone to wildfire risk, according to the Federal Emer…
The One Thing Most FIRE Chasers Get Wrong (and Later Regret in Retirement)
Why do so many in early retirement struggle with happiness? We know you’ve told yourself, “Once I hit FIRE, I’ll be living the dream! Every day will …
How to Make More Passive Income with Fewer Rentals (& ACTUALLY Retire Early)
Want to retire early? Then, STOP buying rental properties. You heard that right; buying more rental properties may actually push you further away fro…
How To Retire Early (4 Strategies To Retire Years Ahead of Schedule)
Retiring early is a dream for many, but it requires careful planning, disciplined saving, and strategic investing. This guide breaks down actionable …
Is It Possible to Protect Your Property From Wildfires? Here Are Measures You Can Take
If anything has been learned from the LA wildfires, the answer posed in the title is, yes, it is possible to protect your property against wildfires.…
LA Fires: How to Handle a Property Loss
It’s every landlord’s worst nightmare: a fire leaving your home in cinders without having the insurance to cover the loss. That’s t…
Can You Retire…Now? This FIRE Calculator Will Tell You!
“Do I have enough to retire?” is a question most people in the FIRE community grapple with, but today, we’re sharing a FREE tool that will help you p…
What’s In A Home Insurance Policy? Know The Details Before A Fire Occurs
With the tragic fire that occurred in Lahaina, Maui, hurricanes ripping through Florida yearly, and now the devastating Southern California fires, it…
Fulfillment Over FIRE w/ Dr. Jordan Grumet – Episode 929
What does it mean to pursue joy and purpose in your life? Is it some sort of never-ending scavenger hunt, where we’re hoping to find something that i…
2025 FAANG FIRE Cheat Sheet
Here is a cheat sheet of financial information to reference of the year. It includes 2025 tax brackets, 401k limits, and more.
2024 FIRE Wrap-Up!
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a nice winter break. We went to visit families near Palm Springs and had a great time. It was so nice and ...…
Late Start, Early Retirement: A Step-by-Step Fast Track to FI
Got a late start on your retirement planning? Do you feel like you missed the boat and won’t be able to retire on your timeline? We’ve got good news …
The Mad Fientist’s New Rule To Retire Early Even Sooner
If you want to retire early, the Mad Fientist is your guide. For over a decade, Brandon, more commonly known as the “Mad Fientist,” has been running …