As I get ever closer to my FIRE date and am facing the possibility of a much earlier exit from my current job than planned, the geek in me has gone into overdrive and I have been spending some time (…..ok, A LOT of time) reviewing and refining the numbers. Continue reading “Safety in Numbers – Refining the FIRE Plan”
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Half Year Financial Update
As a FIRE enthusiast, the end of the month is eagerly anticipated. Spreadsheets at the ready, I update my numbers, track my progress and work out how much closer I am to reaching that Financial Independence goal. Happy as a pig in s*** – is there any better way to spend a Saturday afternoon….?
June is even more special as I can look at my progress for the half year š (Maybe I need to get out more….?). Continue reading “Half Year Financial Update”
Tax and the 4% RuleĀ
How should we consider tax when using the 4% rule for early retirement calculations?
I have a plan.
A financial road map, leading me from where I am now to where I want to be. It ignores get rich quick schemes and the latest crypto craze and takes the shortest route I know that will get me there in one piece. Continue reading “Tax and the 4% RuleĀ “
Show Me The Money – A.K.A. My Financial Plan
Early retirement is a big deal. For most people it is not going to happen by accident and needs to be based on a solid financial plan.
I’ve talked about how I got to this point in my journey here. What about moving forwards? Where is the money going to come from to live? What will I draw down from and when? What other income streams will be coming in and what back-up plans do I have? Continue reading “Show Me The Money – A.K.A. My Financial Plan”
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