Financial Independence (FIRE)

The math and lifestyle behind retiring early — or simply having the choice.

• What Is FIRE?Financial Independence, Retire Early — what it really means, and the freedom even partial FIRE buys.6 min
• Your FIRE NumberThe simple 25x-expenses target, and how your savings rate sets the years to reach it.7 min
• Savings Rate Decides the TimelineThe startling table: a 50% savings rate buys freedom in ~17 years, 70% in under 9.7 min
• Lean, Fat & Coast FIREDifferent flavours of independence — from frugal early exit to letting compounding coast.6 min
• FIRE in the Indian ContextFamily obligations, healthcare and inflation — adapting the FIRE playbook to Indian realities.7 min