The 4% rule — still valid or outdated thinking?

Geographic arbitrage is the FIRE cheat code nobody talks about enough. Same dollar goes 3x further in Southeast Asia or Eastern Europe. Currently in Lisbon, spending $2,800/month.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Jan 11

How did this perform during the 2022 drawdown?

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Jan 11

The fee math always surprises people when you actually do it out.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Jan 11

This is the post I needed. Exactly my situation.

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Jan 11

What brokerage are you using for this?

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Jan 12

The fee math always surprises people when you actually do it out.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Jan 12

Appreciate you sharing the L's too. Most people only post wins.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Jan 12

The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Jan 12

This is essentially what a financial advisor charges $5k to tell you.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Jan 12

This is the way.

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Jan 12

Be careful about survivorship bias in this analysis.

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Jan 13

This is essentially what a financial advisor charges $5k to tell you.

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Jan 13

Done similar analysis. Your numbers check out.

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Jan 13

This is essentially what a financial advisor charges $5k to tell you.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Jan 13

The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Jan 13

This is the post I needed. Exactly my situation.

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Jan 13

FIRE community is the most underrated corner of personal finance.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Jan 13

This is exactly what I needed to read today.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Jan 14

Appreciate the transparency here. Most people gatekeep this stuff.

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Jan 14

This is a solid framework. Saving this post.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Jan 14

The math here is solid. This is what people miss.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Jan 14

Great post, thanks for sharing this.

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Jan 14

Not financial advice but I'm doing the exact same thing.

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Jan 14

This is the post I needed. Exactly my situation.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Jan 14

Have you modeled different interest rate scenarios?

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Jan 15

This is a masterclass. Bookmarked.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Jan 15

Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Jan 15

Interesting perspective. I see it differently — happy to elaborate.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Jan 15

Fees really do compound in the wrong direction.

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Jan 15

This is a masterclass. Bookmarked.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Jan 15

Appreciate the transparency here. Most people gatekeep this stuff.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Jan 15

Counterintuitively, the best time to buy is when you're most scared.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Jan 15

This is why I come to this community. Real numbers, real analysis.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Jan 15

This is a masterclass. Bookmarked.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Jan 15

This is the post I needed. Exactly my situation.

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Jan 16

The compounding at year 20+ is when it gets really wild.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Jan 16

Any thoughts on doing this in a taxable account?

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Jan 16

What catalyst are you watching for?

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Jan 16

How long have you been doing this? Impressive numbers.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Jan 16

Real talk: most people can't stick to this when it gets hard.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Jan 16

Have you modeled different interest rate scenarios?

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Jan 16

Have you modeled different interest rate scenarios?

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Jan 16

The international allocation debate never gets old.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Jan 17

Counterpoint: what happens if rates stay elevated longer?

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Jan 17

Done similar analysis. Your numbers check out.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Jan 17

Be careful about survivorship bias in this analysis.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Jan 17

Good luck! Keep us updated.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Jan 17

This is either genius or the most expensive lesson of your life.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Jan 17

Counterintuitively, the best time to buy is when you're most scared.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Jan 17

Be careful about survivorship bias in this analysis.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Jan 17

This is a masterclass. Bookmarked.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Jan 17

How long have you been doing this? Impressive numbers.

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Jan 17

Mind sharing your full allocation?

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Jan 17

This is a masterclass. Bookmarked.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Jan 17

Been saying this for years. Nice to see it laid out clearly.

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Jan 17

Real talk: most people can't stick to this when it gets hard.

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Jan 17

Counterintuitively, the best time to buy is when you're most scared.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Jan 17

FIRE community is the most underrated corner of personal finance.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Jan 17

Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Jan 18

The math here is solid. This is what people miss.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Jan 18

The compounding at year 20+ is when it gets really wild.

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