Lean FIRE vs Fat FIRE — where do you fall?
Healthcare is the hidden FIRE variable. At 41, I'm paying $487/month for a bronze plan (ACA). Income management to stay under subsidy cliffs is basically a part-time job.
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The exit strategy is what most people don't think about.
I've been thinking about this too. What's your time horizon?
What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?
Real talk: most people can't stick to this when it gets hard.
The math here is solid. This is what people miss.
Appreciate you sharing the L's too. Most people only post wins.
This is why I come to this community. Real numbers, real analysis.
Real talk: most people can't stick to this when it gets hard.
Appreciate you sharing the L's too. Most people only post wins.
How long have you been doing this? Impressive numbers.
How did this perform during the 2022 drawdown?
Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?
Fees really do compound in the wrong direction.
Mind sharing your full allocation?
I respectfully disagree. The data suggests otherwise.
What brokerage are you using for this?
Exactly. The sequence-of-returns issue is severely underappreciated.
How did this perform during the 2022 drawdown?
I've been thinking about this too. What's your time horizon?
This is the post I needed. Exactly my situation.
How did this perform during the 2022 drawdown?
I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.
What's your thoughts on the downside risk here?
This is exactly what I needed to read today.
This is either genius or the most expensive lesson of your life.
The fee math always surprises people when you actually do it out.
This is exactly what I needed to read today.
Any thoughts on doing this in a taxable account?
Good luck! Keep us updated.
Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?
This is essentially what a financial advisor charges $5k to tell you.
FIRE community is the most underrated corner of personal finance.
The exit strategy is what most people don't think about.
The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.
Done similar analysis. Your numbers check out.
Interesting perspective. I see it differently — happy to elaborate.
I respectfully disagree. The data suggests otherwise.
This is a solid framework. Saving this post.
Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?
Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?
This is why I come to this community. Real numbers, real analysis.
The compounding at year 20+ is when it gets really wild.
The math here is solid. This is what people miss.
The international allocation debate never gets old.
Done similar analysis. Your numbers check out.
What brokerage are you using for this?
Good luck! Keep us updated.
Have you modeled different interest rate scenarios?
I've been burned by this before. Your caution is warranted.
This is exactly what I needed to read today.
The math here is solid. This is what people miss.
This is either genius or the most expensive lesson of your life.
This is essentially what a financial advisor charges $5k to tell you.
FIRE community is the most underrated corner of personal finance.
Good luck! Keep us updated.
The exit strategy is what most people don't think about.
What's your thoughts on the downside risk here?
What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?
Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?
Be careful about survivorship bias in this analysis.
I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.
Exactly. The sequence-of-returns issue is severely underappreciated.
The psychology of money matters as much as the math.
Interesting perspective. I see it differently — happy to elaborate.
Appreciate the transparency here. Most people gatekeep this stuff.
Real talk: most people can't stick to this when it gets hard.
This is a solid framework. Saving this post.
The exit strategy is what most people don't think about.
What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?
Counterpoint: what happens if rates stay elevated longer?
How did this perform during the 2022 drawdown?
Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?
Great post, thanks for sharing this.
The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.
Any thoughts on doing this in a taxable account?
Real talk: most people can't stick to this when it gets hard.
What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?
Love the transparency. This community needs more of this.
Any thoughts on doing this in a taxable account?
This is why I come to this community. Real numbers, real analysis.
This is why I come to this community. Real numbers, real analysis.
Done similar analysis. Your numbers check out.
The international allocation debate never gets old.
The international allocation debate never gets old.
Appreciate you sharing the L's too. Most people only post wins.
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