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Paisa Vaisa with Anupam Gupta

Adopting FIRE Model

Dec 11, 2023
Ravi Handa, expert in financial tips and tricks, discusses the adoption of the FIRE model in India and the US, its pros and cons, practical tips for living by it, advice for the new generation, hobbies turned business ventures, and the importance of being skeptical about financial advice.
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  • FIRE should be approached as a long-term goal rather than fixating on a specific age to retire, with an emphasis on saving around 50% of income and investing in low-cost index funds.
  • In evaluating financial advice, it's important to be skeptical, educate oneself, and critically evaluate influencers' advice by conducting personal research and understanding.

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