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One of the big decisions anyone in the FIRE world will have to make before officially quitting is where to live. There is no question that for millions of retirees, early retirement or otherwise,...
When you start to get to a point where you think about retirement, it’s only right that you do a deep dive into your current financial portfolio. It’s best to do this while you are still working...
If you have reached a point where you can retire sometime before your 50s, you should feel great about hitting such a major milestone. This is exactly what those in the FIRE world aim for as the goal...
One of the biggest questions facing parents all over the country (and the world) is how to save so you can send children to college. Whether it’s one child or multiple, there is no question that...
For anyone who wants to make it one day in the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) world, there is often a question of how much you can take advantage of employer opportunities. Generally...
If you find yourself in a position where you know that you might be inheriting millions of dollars in the future, you might wonder what to do next. Should you continue working or just float along...
One of the most believable aspects of living a fatFIRE life is deciding how much you actually need versus how much you want. While this might seem like a textbook first-world problem, it’s still a...
As is the case with anyone who wants to live the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) lifestyle, there needs to be a plan of action to try to hit a magic number. Whether it’s at 30, 40, 50,...
One of the biggest things anyone looking at a sizable inheritance has to navigate is what to do with the money. Even the most sudden windfalls can change someone’s life, but then it leads...
While it might surprise some people, a real-world belief applies even to those who have money: spending money can cause a lot of unnecessary stress. Whether it’s because someone wants to see...
One of the most complicated decisions anyone can make is whether or not to leave one job for another. Unfortunately, sometimes this decision is made for us, but when it’s not, trying to understand...
For better or worse, the prevailing theory about those aged between 20 and 30 right now is that they lack financial discipline. This often means that they are far better at spending than saving,...
Anytime you receive a windfall of money, whether through a lottery win, inheritance, job bonus, or an equity sale, the big question is what to do with the money. In the FIRE (financial independence,...
When it comes time to decide when to retire, if you are a member of the FIRE community, especially ChubbyFIRE, it’s a highly personal decision. If you take this one step further and believe in...
If you finally reach a point in your financial life where you have the flexibility to spend without worry, it’s an incredibly freeing feeling. At least, I can imagine it is. Assuming you are one of...