FIRE Spectrum

FIRE is not DEAD! FIRE is a Spectrum. When I discovered that I could achieve Financial Independence and then Retire Early, I visualized my life split in two: the before, and the after. I though “ok, there will be a point in time, if my wealth grows with time, when

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FIRE is DEAD – Appendix

Hi dear readers, my last post FIRE is DEAD sprinkled many interesting discussions in the comments area, and in my personal inbox(ex). Thank you so much for raising the debate to such high quality! I’ve received many personal messages and emails, some just to thank me, others to show me

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FIRE is DEAD

Hi RIP readers, I’m here with you today to celebrate the death of FIRE, that weird idea that one can reach Financial Independence and then Retire Early. FIRE, may you rest in peace… “RIP, WTF? Are you nuts? FIRE is very well alive! So many people are seeking FI and

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Coronavirus April Journal 2020 Day Update 73 – Mashup Edition

Hi RIP readers, It’s May 2nd 2020 as I start writing this post, which is: A Coronavirus Journal, Day 76. Btw, I started counting the days since Market top (Feb 19th 2020), so it’s not strictly Covid related, but more “financial impact of the Covid”-related A (quick) April 2020 Financial

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