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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 …
Broke at 50? How to Retire On-Time (Or Early!)
Are you worried you won’t be able to retire at sixty-five? Feeling financially limited in your fifties and need a retirement plan so you can finally …
2025’s Best Money Hacks to Save $1,000+/Month (and Retire Earlier!)
Do you want to know how to save $1,000 a month (or more!) with simple spending and saving tweaks? Today, we’re giving you the BEST money hacks for 20…
The Expert Investor: Early Retirement is a Mistake, Rent INSTEAD of Buying!
Why does this veteran real estate investor say that early retirement and financial freedom are a bad idea? Why does he think renting, NOT buying a ho…
$200K/Year & Early Retirement in 10 Years by Being a “Lazy” Investor
Dion McNeeley retired in just ten years after starting from not just zero but NEGATIVE. He was forty years old with $89,000 in debt, had no assets, a…
Finance Friday: Middle-Class Trap on Steroids ($3.8M but CAN’T Retire!)
There’s a “middle-class trap” that can keep anyone from FIRE—yes, even high-income earners. Today’s guest has a sizable nest egg that should allow he…
What Happens When Retirement Saving Becomes an Identity?
You’ve spent decades being the responsible one. The disciplined saver. The person who maxes out their 401k, lives below their means, and actually und…
FIRE at 50: The 4-Year Journey That Made Early Retirement a Reality
Could a few years of aggressive saving put you in the fast lane for financial independence? Is the grind even worth it? Today’s guest was well on his…
How to Retire Early in Your 40s by Supercharging Your Savings
Yes, it’s possible to retire early, even if you’re just now diving into the FIRE movement. Early retirement could be within reach whether you’re in y…
The Best (and Worst) States in the US to Retire in 2024 (FIRE Faster?)
Should you move to reach FIRE? And if so, where to? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and revealing the best places to retire in the US…
Finance Friday: Signs You’re Saving TOO Much for Retirement
Are you saving TOO much for retirement (or early retirement)? Could you retire years sooner than you think? Will retirement expenses be even less tha…
On Track to Retire a Millionaire After Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Just a short while back, Marisa Mae was caught in the paycheck-to-paycheck trap, her credit cards stretched to their limits with no emergency savings…
Meta Benefits, RSU Details, 401k Match, and more
Discover everything you need to know about Meta's exceptional employee benefits. From competitive compensation and stock grants to generous parental …
The Problem With Cash for Retirement Planning—And How Real Estate Solves It
the traditional retirement model just doesn’t work well. To put it bluntly, the math sucks. I can do better—and so can you.
How Much Do You Need for Early Retirement? (How to Calculate Your FI Number)
What’s your financial independence number (FI/FIRE number)? Are you being too conservative, or are you cutting things close? Do you even have one? To…
Why This “Physician on FIRE” Ignored the 4% Rule & Delayed Early Retirement
Why do many wealthy people wait so long to retire? Despite earning a physician’s salary, living frugally, and saving what most would call “more than …
A Better Retirement After Buying Just ONE Rental (and Never FOMO-ing)
Mike Baum owns just one rental property, but this one property alone has changed his life. It’s allowed him to become such an investing expert that h…
HSAs are 🔥: Health Savings Accounts for Early Retirement
This year my family switched from our EPO health insurance plan to a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Mega Backdoor Roth IRAs & 401k True Ups
You have heard your colleagues talk about this “Mega Back Door Roth” thing? Or perhaps you read about it here on FAANG FIRE and thought i…
How Much Is Too Much When It Comes to Retirement Savings?
When it comes to money, there are two prominent groups. One group says tomorrow is not guaranteed. So live for today. Why save when you may not even …