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Discussions, tips, and guides related to the pursuit of financial independence and early retirement. Free yourself from your day job!

My FIRE Projection Update for September 2023
Financial Independence/Early Retirement

My FIRE Projection Update for September 2023

Posted on September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 by Jake

Two years since last doing so, this seems like a great time to take another look at my personal journey towards financial independence and see if I am still on track to hit my early retirement target.

The Lazy Path to FIRE, Reconsidered
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The Lazy Path to FIRE, Reconsidered

Posted on November 10, 2022May 8, 2023 by Jake

I’ll confess that my approach to financial independence has hitherto been overwhelmingly lazy, driven by the pursuit of maximizing my leisure time along the way as well as once I cross that finish line.

When to Obtain (Then Drop) Life Insurance on Your FIRE Journey
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When to Obtain (Then Drop) Life Insurance on Your FIRE Journey

Posted on September 16, 2022May 8, 2023 by Jake

Pursuing financial independence is quite the non-traditional path, so it necessitates some differences in financial planning from what most other people are doing. Life insurance is yet another one of those areas.

Nothing Quite Like Work Travel to Reignite Dreams of FIRE
Financial Independence/Early Retirement

Nothing Quite Like Work Travel to Reignite Dreams of FIRE

Posted on May 11, 2022May 8, 2023 by Jake

Last week I had to attend probably the most pointless work meeting of this year to date, except this one I had to travel across the country and attend in person.

The Rat Race Career Ladder, FIRE, and Having “Enough”
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The Rat Race Career Ladder, FIRE, and Having “Enough”

Posted on November 1, 2021May 8, 2023 by Jake

Following a recent promotion, I’m now at a career crossroads. Has financial independence already allowed me to opt out of the rat race?

Thoughts of a 28 Year Old Quarter-Millionaire
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Thoughts of a 28 Year Old Quarter-Millionaire

Posted on September 12, 2021May 8, 2023 by Jake

Last month, I finally hit what I’ve been eyeing as a huge milestone in my path to FIRE. How am I doing compared to the plan I laid out two years ago?

How to Calculate Your Savings Rate (And Years Until FIRE)
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How to Calculate Your Savings Rate (And Years Until FIRE)

Posted on July 19, 2020May 8, 2023 by Jake

It may seem obvious that the more that you save, the earlier you can retire, but the first time I saw just how early I could retire by saving a third or more of my income, I was completely blown away.

Working from Home in the Age of Coronavirus: A Small Taste of FIRE
Financial Independence/Early Retirement

Working from Home in the Age of Coronavirus: A Small Taste of FIRE

Posted on June 21, 2020May 8, 2023 by Jake

In some ways I feel like this experience has given me a small taste of the daily freedom I imagine comes along with early retirement.

How I Will Retire By 40
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How I Will Retire By 40

Posted on August 25, 2019May 8, 2023 by Jake

Financial independence in a nutshell is a pretty simple concept. I believe that I can retire by age 40 with one million dollars, and it will cover my expenses for the rest of my life.

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