My journey to Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) has been a wild ride. But at 35, I did it! Like the stock market, there were many volatile moments. Yet, it was always upward progressing over the long-term. I’ve made a lot of money mistakes along the way. So if I can reach FIRE, so can you! There are so many things I wish I didn’t have to learn the hard way. Here are my top 5 tips to help you reach your goal of early retirement.