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Putting Out a FIRE Part II: The Happiness Problem

24/04/202204/07/2022 Haydn Martin 0 Comments FIRE, Happiness, Life

FIRE is mathematically flawed but is also psychologically flawed. It involves sacrifices early years for some hypothetical tomorrow – there is a better way.

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Putting Out a FIRE Part I: The Numbers Don’t Add Up

11/04/202204/07/2022 Haydn Martin 0 Comments Average, Distribution, Expectation, FIRE, Return, Wealth

Popular FIRE accumulation and withdrawal are too risky. Simulations tell you that following FIRE religiously can leave you exposed.

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