Fat FIRE
Fat FIRE is the version of FIRE where your portfolio grows in retirement instead of slowly draining. Not luxury, just enough margin to stop thinking about money.
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6 figures
How much money is 6 figures? And why it matters to your financial freedom journey Defining 6 figures. What do these phrases mean? Let’s jump in. 6 figures A number that is greater than or equal to 100,000 and less than 1,000,000. A number in the hundreds of thousands, which has 6 digits. 6 figure … Read more
60000 a year is how much an hour
If you’re an average “mean” American… A little math humor for the nerds. I’m using mean averages, in the below math, not median. 🙂 If you make $60,000 a year, and you’re an average American worker, your gross average hourly wage is $33.80. This calculation uses 34.8 hours worked per week and 51 workweeks per … Read more
5 Million Dollars
How to Invest 5 Million Dollars and Retire Early Grow your net worth to a point where work becomes optional. That’s the dream of financial freedom. FatFIRE or comfortable spending without a scarcity mindset is more than enough. Five million dollars is more than enough to fund that dream. Unless you have a spending problem, … Read more
Success is the Best Revenge
Build wealth, purpose, and silence your critics The universe will thrust evil upon you. People will double-cross you. You will experience moments in life that make you angry. It’s not a matter of if, it’s when, and how often. People act in their own self-interest. People look out for themselves not you. As a result, … Read more
Money is Everything
Why Money is Everything – The Topic Nobody Talks About I studied economics in college. We talked a lot about money. Outside of the classroom these days, nobody talks about money. I find that beyond strange. It impacts every day of our lives. Directly and indirectly. Fiat money literally makes the world go round. The … Read more
5 figures
How much is 5 figures? Definition and context Defining 5 figures. What do these phrases mean? 5 figures A number that is greater than or equal to 10,000 and less than 100,000. A number in the tens of thousands, which has 5 digits. 5 figure salary An annual salary that is greater than or equal … Read more
Top Financial Products
🏆 Personally Tested & Approved Financial Tools That Actually Work The exact platforms and services that helped me achieve financial independence at 32 💼 Partnership Disclosure Many of the products on this page are from partner brands. I may earn a commission from offers you sign up for. However, I personally use every single product … Read more
Personal Capital Review
My favorite personal finance tool and the cornerstone of my financial dashboard. Personal Capital provides a simple and holistic picture of your net worth. It might be the best free money management tool out there. What is Personal Capital? Personal Capital is a financial firm based in California. They offer free financial tools, cash management, … Read more
150k salary
Is 150k a good salary? It’s better than you think It’s not how much you make; it’s how much you keep. Or, as we say in the FIRE community, it’s how much you cash flow! A $150,000 salary is a solid wage. It’s enough to live a remarkable life in America. It’s enough to reach … Read more