Former CEO who accidentally retired at the age of 36. I share insights on FIRE, enjoying life, and personal growth at http://accidentallyretired.com
FIRE: Why Starting Early Is Everything
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"FIRE is the dumbest shit imaginable. Forget all the (correct) arguments about enjoying life while young: mathematically, it doesn’t work." For someone making $75K a year and saving 25% starting at age 25, FIRE is entirely achievable. But here's the catch. It's best to start as early as possible. Two people. Same salary. Same savings rate. One starts at 25. One at 30. The gap at 45 will surprise you: Read the rest of the article at Accidentally Retired***** AR Recommends
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Accidentally Retired
Former CEO who accidentally retired at the age of 36. I share insights on FIRE, enjoying life, and personal growth at http://accidentallyretired.com
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