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FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early)

Saving 50%+ to retire decades early.

Definition

FIRE is a movement focused on saving and investing aggressively — typically 50-70% of income — to achieve financial independence and retire in your 30s, 40s, or 50s.

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