FIRE BLOG
Data-driven insights and expert strategies for your FIRE journey
Tax Strategy
Solo 401(k) for Self-Employed: How I'm Sheltering $69,000/Year in My Roofing Business
As a 40-year-old business owner discovering FIRE, the Solo 401(k) is my secret weapon for catching up. Here's the math and how I set it up.
November 22, 20258 min read
Strategy
Is 40 Too Late to Start FIRE? A Late Starter's Honest Answer
I discovered FIRE at 40. Here's the math, the reality, and why it's not too late (but it does look different).
November 20, 20259 min read
Strategy
The Math Behind the 4% Rule
Understanding the Trinity Study and safe withdrawal rates for early retirement.
November 15, 20248 min read
Lifestyle
Coast FIRE: The Middle Path to Financial Freedom
How to achieve financial flexibility without waiting for full FIRE.
November 10, 20246 min read
Tax Strategy
Tax Optimization Strategies for FIRE
Maximizing tax-advantaged accounts and minimizing your lifetime tax burden.
November 5, 202410 min read
Investment
Index Funds vs Individual Stocks: Why Passive Wins
Why passive investing wins for most FIRE seekers.
October 28, 20247 min read