FIRE Basics

A deliberate sequence of ideas

Learn the core concepts behind Financial Independence and Retire Early — from your financial independence target to the 4% Rule and every major FIRE variant.

1. 01What Is FIRE?Next · 12 min read · FIRE
2. 02What Is a Financial Independence Target?12 min read · FIRE
3. 03The Power of Saving Rate9 min read · Personal Finance
4. 04What Is an Emergency Fund?9 min read · Personal Finance
5. 05What Is the Rule of 25?11 min read · FIRE
6. 06The 4% Rule Explained14 min read · Retirement
7. 07What Is Coast FIRE?11 min read · FIRE
8. 08What Is Barista FIRE?11 min read · FIRE
9. 09What Is Lean FIRE?11 min read · FIRE
10. 10What Is Fat FIRE?11 min read · FIRE