Episode 19: FIRE Movement & how to plan for it
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Summary
In this episode, Chrissy and Jess discuss the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement. They explain how to calculate a FIRE number, which is the amount of money needed to retire comfortably, and discuss different types of FIRE, such as Lean FIRE and Barista FIRE. They emphasize the importance of tracking expenses, increasing savings and investments, and investing wisely. Chrissy and Jess share their personal goals for achieving financial independence and retirement, and encourage listeners to start early and pass on financial knowledge to future generations.
Keywords
FIRE, financial independence, retire early, FIRE number, lean FIRE, Barista FIRE, tracking expenses, increasing savings, investing wisely, compound interest, retirement calculators, starting early
Takeaways
- The FIRE movement focuses on saving aggressively and investing wisely to achieve financial independence and retire early.
- To calculate a FIRE number, multiply your desired annual income in retirement by 25.
- Different types of FIRE cater to different lifestyles and goals, such as Lean FIRE, Fat FIRE, and Barista FIRE.
- Track your expenses, increase your savings and investments, and invest wisely to achieve financial independence.
- Starting early and taking advantage of compound interest can greatly benefit your retirement savings.
- Use retirement calculators to determine your retirement goals and the amount you need to save.
- Pass on financial knowledge to future generations to help them achieve financial independence and retirement.
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