April 25, 2026
Calculating Your FIRE Number with the 25x Rule
Calculate your FIRE number using the 25x rule with examples for $40k, $60k, and $80k annual spend to achieve financial independence.
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Honest numbers on financial independence, early retirement, savings rates, and everything in between.
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April 24, 2026
Geoarbitrage for Early Retirement: A FIRE Shortcut
Discover how relocating to a lower-cost city or country can impact your FIRE number and learn to calculate your new financial goals with tax implications in mind
April 23, 2026
Sequence of Returns Risk
Discover how sequence of returns risk can derail early retirement plans, even with high average returns, and learn to mitigate this risk
April 23, 2026
Retire Early on $60k
Discover how to retire early on an average salary with a 30%+ savings rate, using real numbers to achieve financial independence in 15-20 years
How many years are you from freedom?
Five inputs. One honest number.