Foundations

A deliberate sequence of ideas

The natural beginning of the curriculum, with no prior reading assumed. Start with what financial independence is, then work through the numbers, targets, and stages that shape every FIRE plan.

1. 01What Is Financial Independence?Next · 20 min read · FIRE
2. 02What Is a Financial Independence Target?12 min read · FIRE
3. 03Safe Withdrawal Rate Explained15 min read · Retirement
4. 04What Is Coast FIRE?11 min read · FIRE
5. 05What Is Barista FIRE?11 min read · FIRE