

74 - From FIRE to PCR w Karsten Jeske aka Big ERN
Dec 5, 2022
Karsten Jeske, known as Big ERN, is a financial independence advocate who transitioned from a career in economics to early retirement. He discusses his journey from Germany to the U.S. and shares insights from his Early Retirement Now blog. Topics include the realities of life after FIRE, the significance of personalized safe withdrawal rates, and the complexities of risk assessment in investing. Karsten also explores integrating options strategies into retirement portfolios, emphasizing return stacking for enhanced financial stability.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Navigating the Journey to Financial Independence
03:38 • 27min
Understanding Probability: Traffic Jams and Financial Stability
30:28 • 1min
Optimizing Retirement Portfolios with Options
31:31 • 15min
Enhancing Returns through Return Stacking and Option Trading
46:51 • 2min
Mastering Options Trading and Risk Management
48:55 • 10min
Exploring Uncorrelated Investment Strategies and Portfolio Updates
59:07 • 3min
Navigating Premium Capture in Options Trading
01:01:42 • 5min