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The Truth About FIRE - Is Early Retirement Actually Possible? | Ep 33


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Have you heard of FIRE, where people aim to live frugally and save a huge portion of their paycheck, so they can retire early like before their 30s (or 40s) and enjoy the rest of their life the way they want? In this episode, we will go through the benefits and downsides of doing so, and whether it is for you specifically!

Welcome to The Vanilla Podcast, hosted by Ivan from the Vanilla Investor. On this podcast you’ll learn everything investing-related, smart personal finance tactics and achieving financial independence for you and your loved ones! We talk about the ways of investing your money in the stock market, the most optimal debt repayment strategies, and how you can work your way to a millionaire even on a low salary!

Timestamps:

(01:37) - How much do you need?

(02:52) - The FIRE Movement

(03:40) - The Four Percent Rule

(05:10) - Shifting from earning to saving (Frugality)

(06:47) - The risks nobody talks about

(07:58) - "Your mindset matters"

(08:49) - Should you pursue FIRE?

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