Show Notes
Coast FIRE, Lean FIRE, Chubby FIRE, Fat FIRE. Five levels, five very different lifestyles, and one of them is the milestone Andrew thinks everyone should chase first.
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What You'll Learn in This Episode
The 25x rule and the math sitting underneath every level of FIRE
All five levels explained, from the first milestone to the highest one
Why Coast FIRE should be your first target no matter which level you ultimately want
What Lean FIRE actually requires you to give up, and who it fits
How to calculate your own number using last year's bank statements
The difference between Chubby and Fat FIRE, and what the extra cushion buys you
Why the withdrawal rate deserves a second look if you retire decades early
The trap of the moving goalpost, and how to decide when enough is enough
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Episode/s Mentioned
Why Coast FIRE May Be The Perfect Strategy for You with Andy Hill https://www.thepersonalfinancepodcast.com/why-coast-fire-may-be-the-perfect-strategy-for-you-with-andy-hill/
Hit This Number and You Can STOP SAVING! (Even When You are Young) https://youtu.be/R2ebV44XaAY
Why Barista FIRE Is the Coolest Strategy There Is (Retire Faster Than You Thought!) https://www.thepersonalfinancepodcast.com/why-barista-fire-is-the-coolest-strategy-there-is-retire-faster-than-you-thought/
How to Retire in 10 Years or Less! https://youtu.be/nStwD03vJ64
Why a Mini Retirement Can Change Your Life https://youtu.be/o5HIfbIwfjI
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