Lean FIRE

FIRE on a minimal budget.

Lean FIRE means reaching financial independence on a deliberately small budget, which makes the target number reachable much sooner.

The trade-off

A smaller budget means a smaller FIRE number and an earlier finish line, but less room for surprises such as health costs or a long market slump. Many lean FIRE plans include part-time work as a buffer.

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