Reassessing Financial Independence in Midlife

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Episode 2809:

Lisa Harrison shares how turning 40 has shifted her perspective on the FIRE movement. She highlights the importance of balancing financial independence with enjoying life now, emphasizing the need for quality health care and the benefits of maintaining a job for financial security and personal fulfillment.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://madmoneymonster.com/2019/06/17/how-my-perspective-of-the-fire-movement-changed-after-turning-40/

Quotes to ponder:

"Even though my corporate job provides 25k toward fertility treatment, it doesn’t cover donor eggs. Wow, I never incorporated that expense into my FIRE plans."

"In light of accepting that my health will likely not get better with age, having high-quality health care has suddenly become a MAJOR deal for me and my family."

"My perspective after turning 40 is that I want to enjoy my life now and make sure I have plenty for later."

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