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The FIRE movement challenges the traditional retirement timeline by focusing on high savings rates and long-term compounding.
The core driver: savings rate
Many FIRE plans are built around aggressive savings rates and deliberate lifestyle choices.
Common FIRE paths
- Fat FIRE: larger portfolio targets for higher spending flexibility.
- Lean FIRE: lower spending targets and minimalist lifestyle design.
- Coast FIRE: reach an early compounding milestone, then reduce career intensity.
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