Three Myths About The Early Retirement Movement

Michelle Singletary, Los Angeles Times: Business
Fri, 12/07/2018 - 7:00am

People don't like to be told they can't have it all. It's one of the reasons frugality as a way of life is a hard sell. Enter the followers of the FIRE movement, which stands for financial independence, retire early. They advocate a frugal lifestyle in an effort to save 40% to 50% of their income...

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