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Forget FIRE and Focus on Lifestyle

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Mark | 50 Comments

Forget FIRE and Focus on Lifestyle So many people in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) community seem to have a one-track mind when it comes to FIRE. I’m not one of them. I would argue forget FIRE and focus…

Financial planners shouldn’t be worried about FIRE

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Mark | 20 Comments

Financial planners shouldn’t be worried about FIRE A recent post in the Financial Post caught my eye, why some financial planners seem worried about the FIRE movement. My reaction is, they need not worry too much about any FIRE movement.…

Millennials want to FIRE at age 50

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Mark | 63 Comments

Millennials want to FIRE at age 50 Whether you agree with the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement or not – it’s a big thing. Personally, I’m a huge believer in clear goals. If FIRE at age 50 is your…

I prefer Financial Independence Work On Own Terms (FIWOOT) versus FIRE

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Mark | 71 Comments

I prefer Financial Independence Work On Own Terms (FIWOOT) versus FIRE We all know what FIRE is in the personal finance community but what is FIWOOT? Read on and find out why I prefer FIWOOT vs. FIRE. Why the FIRE…

FIRE at 52, how to draw down what we’ve worked so hard for

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Mark | 79 Comments

FIRE at 52, how to draw down what we’ve worked so hard for To FIRE or not to FIRE. Is that really the question? Whether you agree with the “movement” or not, many investors strive for Financial Independence (so they…

The sure-FIRE way to financial independence

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Mark | 12 Comments

The sure-FIRE way to financial independence Fans of this site will know I’m not one of these FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) zealots. Sure, the concept is interesting but let’s be honest – what 30- or 40-something truly believes they…

Financial Freedom Target: Age 50 – July 2018 Update

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Mark | 54 Comments

Financial Freedom Target: Age 50 – July 2018 Update Long-time readers of this site know we take a two-pronged approach to investing – as we work towards some form of financial freedom. We own (at the time of this post)…

My Early Retirement Litmus Test

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Mark | 56 Comments

My Early Retirement Litmus Test The following is a guest post from Rob, a fan of My Own Advisor, who enjoys retirement stories. A recent column from Mark generated tons of buzz and a lot of heated questions. Maybe rightly…

How to achieve FIRE – Early Retirement profile from Get FIRE’d asap

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Mark | 26 Comments

How to achieve FIRE You might already know from this recent post on my site I’m more curious about FIRE – which stands for Financial Independence Retire Early in the personal financial community. Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Over the…

Is Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) right for you?

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Mark | 34 Comments

Is Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) right for you? I read a boatload of personal finance and investing articles within any given month. One thing that continues to get my attention is this FIRE movement – the desire of various…