What is the FIRE movement?

Wed, 03/08/2023 - 12:32

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A photo of a middle-aged couple taking a rest from mountain biking with a scenic mountain background. — The basic premise of the FIRE movement is that you live on a smaller percentage of your income and invest the rest.
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Most people assume they'll start a career, work until they're 65, and then enjoy a comfortable retirement. But many have found an alternative: the FIRE movement.