Coast FIRE: the middle path I didn't know I needed

Fat FIRE vs Lean FIRE: I'm aiming somewhere in the middle — $75k/yr. Enough to travel, eat well, and not stress about every purchase.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Mar 26

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

@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Mar 26

I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.

@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Mar 27

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

@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Mar 27

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

@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Mar 28

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

@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Mar 29

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

@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Mar 30

Any thoughts on doing this in a taxable account?

@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 30

What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?

@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Mar 31

Mind sharing your full allocation?

@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Apr 1

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