Exploring the concepts of FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) and FILE (Financial Independence Live Early) and how they differ.
Episode 20: FIRE vs FILE
May 17, 2023
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25 Minutes
Episode Summary
Childfree Wealth Podcast is a show hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, focusing on finances for Childfree and permanently Childfree individuals. During the month of May, they are the topics of financial independence and retirement.
they explore the concepts of FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) and FILE (Financial Independence Live Early) and how they differ. While both are rooted in financial independence, FIRE is focused on retiring early and FILE is focused on achieving financial independence in order to live life on your own terms, regardless of age.
Resources mentioned:
- Standard Life Plan Episode with Katy Seppi
- Retirement or FILE Episode
- FIRE vs. FILE – Finding what is right for you.
- Childfree F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence Retire Early)
- Simple Path to Wealth
- Portraits of Childfree Wealth
- Die With Zero
- The Gardener and the Rose
- The Sabbatical
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