Daily picks
Something short on reaching FIRE, or on what the freedom is for. Newest first.
Article · Mr. Money Mustache · Pete Adeney
The classic post that shows how your savings rate, more than your income, sets how many working years you have left. A calming read if the whole idea of retiring early feels out of reach, because it turns a big question into one number you can actually move.
Read: The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement (opens in a new tab)
Article · Of Dollars And Data · Nick Maggiulli
A short, honest essay on how easy it is to chase a version of success that leaves the people you love out of the picture. Worth a read if you're saving hard and want to stay clear on who the freedom is for.
Podcast · Boldin Podcast · Steve Chen with J.D. Roth
A relaxed conversation with the founder of Get Rich Slowly about climbing out of debt and why it helps to know what you're retiring to before you get there. A good listen if the money part feels clearer than the life part.
Listen: Financial Independence, Purpose & Happiness (opens in a new tab)
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