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A financial influencer called the FIRE movement a 'sham.' People who have made it work say she's missing the point.

Sun, 06/28/2026 - 05:45

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kristy shen bryce leung — Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung never sacrificed travel in their pursuit of early retirement.
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I retired early from Google after 18 years. My grandfather's advice helped me invest enough to leave my job at 55.

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 05:59

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Matt Lowrie is sitting at an outdoor table with a drink glass in front of him — Matt Lowrie quit Google in November 2025.
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I saved aggressively from age 34 to achieve FIRE. Here's why I stopped despite living the dream of quitting my job to travel.

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 05:40

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Charlie Brown standing with a view of Lisbon behind her. — Charlie Brown quit the FIRE movement earlier this year over a moral dilemma.
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I always planned to retire at 65 — until I started thinking differently about what it means to retire

Sun, 08/20/2023 - 07:47

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