Few ideas are as tempting as leaving the 9-to-5 world years ahead of plan and living on your own schedule. You may have come across the FIRE movement, but what does it actually mean, and does the promise match real life?
FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. For some people, the goal is truly early retirement. For others, it is more about reaching financial independence so they can have more freedom over their work, lifestyle, and future choices.
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