FIRE Variants
3 articles on fire variants.
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Barista FIRE Explained: How Part-Time Work Cuts Your Required Portfolio Almost in Half
Barista FIRE treats work as a knob, not a switch. With modest part-time income covering part of your spending, the portfolio target drops dramatically and several tax benefits unlock. Here's how to set it up.
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Lean FIRE vs Fat FIRE vs Barista FIRE: Picking the Right Shape for You
FIRE isn't one destination. Lean, Fat, Regular, and Barista versions each have different math, lifestyle implications, and tradeoffs. Here's how to pick the shape that fits you.
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Coast FIRE: The Underrated Middle Path to Financial Independence
Coast FIRE is the point where you can stop saving and let compounding finish the job. For most people in their 30s, it's a far more reachable target than traditional FIRE — and arguably more useful.
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