Forget FIRE and Focus on Lifestyle

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…
Millennials want to FIRE at age 50

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…
The sure-FIRE way to financial independence

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…
My Early Retirement Litmus Test

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…