Flirting with FIRE: The Idol of Financial Independence

Ever dreamed of retiring early? How about retiring at 25 or 30? In this episode, we talk about a movement that is inspiring young people to be very productive now, so they can be far less productive later.

The financial independence, retire early movement, or FIRE for short, has continued to gain traction among millennials, including some believers. But how should Christians think about this? Is financial independence a worthy pursuit? And most importantly, what does the Bible have to say about it?

Links

• 7 Things You Can Learn From The ‘FIRE’ Early Retirement Movement – Huffington Post
• Financial Independence subreddit
• More on Vicki Robin, the Godmother of FIRE
• More on our time living in an RV – What Living in an RV Taught Me About Minimalism & Contentment
• Article I wrote for The Master’s Seminary Blog on the deceitfulness of riches – 3 Lies Money Tells
• This Week on the Redeeming Productivity Blog – 10 Spiritual Benefits of Journaling