Introduction: Rethinking Financial Independence Financial independence has become a popular goal for many people looking to escape the rat race. But not everyone wants to retire extremely early or live on a bare-bones budget. Enter Coast FIRE, a growing sub-strategy of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. It’s ideal for those who want to…

If you have heard about FIRE but feel overwhelmed by aggressive saving and early retirement pressure, Coast FIRE may be a better fit for you. Coast FIRE is a more relaxed approach to financial independence. It focuses on investing early, letting time do the heavy lifting, and giving you more freedom during your working years….