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Oct 28, 2019 · In fact, the FIRE community seems to focus less on the “retire early” aspect of the movement and more on the financial independence component, “which is a powerful aspirational goal that is...
FIRE is a movement of people who save aggressively, live frugally, and invest wisely to retire early and live on their own terms. Learn the history, principles, and benefits of FIRE and join the growing community of fire enthusiasts.
The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement is a lifestyle movement with the goal of gaining financial independence and retiring early. The model became particularly popular among millennials in the 2010s, gaining traction through online communities via information shared in blogs, podcasts, and online discussion forums.
May 15, 2024 · Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) is a financial movement defined by frugality, extreme savings, and investment. By saving up to 70% of their annual income, FIRE proponents aim to...
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- Mr. Money Mustache, by Pete Adeny. If there’s a “father figure” in the FIRE community, it’s Pete Adeney. He retired in 2005, before hitting 30, to start a family.
- Sam Dogen’s Financial Samurai. Sam Dogen is another FIRE-figure with a long history. After working 13 years in the financial industry, he quit his job in 2012 and retired early.
- Brandon Ganch’s Mad Fientist. Brandon Ganch, 33, started blogging about his efforts toward FIRE in early 2012. With his blog, Mad Fientist, he has carved out a unique space in the community by focusing much of his attention on numbers, optimization and legal tax avoidance strategies.
- Liz Gendreau’s Chief Mom Officer. Liz Gendreau, a 38-year old IT project manager, is not the typical FIRE individual: She’s a mother to three children, ages 4-15, and is the breadwinner of her household.
Jun 11, 2024 · FIRE stands for financial independence, retire early, and it's a movement of people who want to retire in their 30s or 40s. Learn how they save and invest aggressively, and what you can learn from their approach.
Sep 17, 2019 · Learn, Grow and Connect with the FIRE community to gain support and find new friends on your quest to financial independence.
