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FIRE and investing, explained with real math
No fluff, no jargon walls — each guide answers one question with worked numbers, then hands you the calculator that runs the same math on your own life.
FIRE basics
What is FIRE? Financial Independence, Retire Early — explained
FIRE means building investments large enough that work becomes optional. What the movement is, how the math works, and the difference between Lean, Fat, Coast, and Barista FIRE.
7 min read
How to calculate your FIRE number
Your FIRE number is the corpus that makes work optional — typically 25× annual expenses, adjusted for inflation. Step-by-step calculation with worked examples in ₹ and $.
6 min read
The 4% rule: what it is, where it comes from, and when to bend it
The 4% rule says you can withdraw 4% of your portfolio yearly, inflation-adjusted, with high odds of it lasting 30 years. The Trinity Study behind it, and when to use 3–3.5% instead.
6 min read
Savings rate: the number that decides your FIRE timeline
Your savings rate matters more than returns, salary, or stock picks. The full years-to-FIRE table by savings rate, how to calculate yours, and practical ways to raise it.
5 min read
Investing
FIRE in India
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