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In this article, we will list and explore the 15 easiest countries to get permanent residency in Europe without investment. You can skip our detailed analysis and go directly to our list...
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In an age when financial independence and early retirement may appear to be faraway dreams, the FIRE movement has emerged as a beacon of hope and a road to financial freedom for...
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The so-called FIRE — or “financial independence, retire early” — movement has been big for about a decade. The theory is that if you slash spending to the bone, save every nickel...
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It's hard enough to retire early, say before age 45. However, I've discovered it may be even harder to stay retired once you retire early! As I was going through my archives,...
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Becoming financially independent means you don't work for money and can buy time with money. Having time means to be able do what you wish to. With FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early)...
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If you want to retire early, a potential option is the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement.Here’s everything you need to know about it, including the pros and cons. What is the FIRE...
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There's a reason I've aggressively funded a retirement plan, whether it's been an IRA or a 401(k), since my mid-20s: I know that Social Security benefits alone won't make for a comfortable...
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I grew up spending my summers at my grandparents’ farm in Sidney, Illinois – population 973. (I was related to 846 of them.) So I felt quite comfortable as I drove past...
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Premium Markets All smoke and no FIRE: Early retirees open up about the struggles of ditching their paychecks in exchange for freedom and the new ways they're generating extra income Laila Maidan...
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At one time, Karan Datta headed the business operations of Axis Mutual Fund. Now, Datta, 53, spends three hours in the gym daily, about two hours sprinting 100-metre dashes and another two...
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The Philippines is emerging as one of the world’s hottest luxury wellness destinations. THE PHILIPPINES HAS LONG BEEN known as a gorgeous destination for holidaymaking, eco-travel, surfing and scuba diving — it...
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Financial independence does not come from spontaneous combustion – you must set yourself on FIRE. Image: Natthapol Siridech/Shutterstock.com By: John GrobeAs government workers or members of the uniformed services, we’ve gotten used...
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Personal Finance Chevron icon Retirement I'm a financial planner, and there are 3 things I tell every client who wants to retire early Written by Eric Roberge; edited by Stephanie Hallett 2023-09-03T11:28:38Z...
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Scott Rieckens remembers a time when his lifestyle seemed to control his spending choices. He and his wife Taylor were living an upwardly mobile lifestyle in San Diego, but it turned out...
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Has this happened to you? You’re vacationing on an island, and as you soak in the gorgeous beach views, you think, “I wish I could live here.” That dream is more possible...
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Even in difficult economic conditions, there are still millions of Americans in the FIRE movement. Credit: Adobe Stock/Sergey NivensIn today's challenging economy, dreams of FIRE — "financial independence, retire early" — are...
