Join host Miles Mercer as he dismantles financial independence myths and reveals real strategies younger generations use to escape the traditional career grind. This series explores the math, mindset, and emotional reality of achieving financial freedom—plus what comes after you reclaim your time.

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Host Miles Mercer explores what happens after reaching financial independence—the identity crisis, isolation, and purpose void many early retirees face. Drawing on psychology and real stories, he examines why unlimited freedom can feel paralyzing and offers practical frameworks for building meaningful post-FIRE lives through structure, relationships, and intentional engagement beyond the spreadsheets.

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Miles Mercer explores how Gen Z is rewriting financial independence, prioritizing work optionality over early retirement. From TikTok financial education to maintaining separate finances in relationships, this generation builds economic freedom through side hustles, investments, and autonomy—despite less family support than any recent cohort. They're not aiming to escape work; they're building the power to choose it.

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Miles Mercer breaks down the mathematics of Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE)—from the Rule of Twenty-Five and four percent withdrawal rates to Roth conversion ladders and tax optimization. Explore how savings rates, index funds, and compound interest create pathways to early retirement, while honestly addressing accessibility challenges and economic inequality.

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