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Know Your Number -- FIRE Movement

Jan 17, 2022
Explore the secrets of financial independence and the FIRE movement! Discover the importance of understanding your numbers while living a balanced lifestyle. Dive into the clash between saving and earning, and learn how to set your retirement target. Get practical tips for thriving on a single income, from mindful cooking to budgeting resources. Stephanie emphasizes the simple FIRE rule of multiplying expenses by 25 and warns against risky schemes. Plus, find out how to craft your dream life by focusing on what truly matters.
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INSIGHT

Appearances Can Be Financially Deceiving

  • Flashy purchases don't equal true wealth; appearances mislead about financial health.
  • Knowing your numbers and living beneath your means creates real financial security.
ANECDOTE

Recession Reveal: Flashiness Can Mask Risk

  • During the recession Stephanie saw flashy people lose homes and file bankruptcy.
  • She uses that experience to stress living beneath your means and knowing real net worth.
ADVICE

Save And Earn Together

  • Do both: find ways to save while also finding ways to make more money.
  • When saving and earning work together you gain control and peace with your finances.
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