FIRE Planning

Savings Rate Calculator: The One Number That Predicts Your Retirement Date

Your savings rate predicts your retirement date more than your salary does. Use our savings rate calculator to find your FIRE number in under 60 seconds.

Lean FIRE vs Fat FIRE vs Barista FIRE: Which Path Fits You?

Lean FIRE, Fat FIRE, Barista FIRE: three paths, very different numbers. Find out which FIRE type fits your spending and risk tolerance.

Geographic Arbitrage: Move to Retire Early by 5-10 Years

Geographic arbitrage lets you retire 5-10 years earlier by slashing living costs. Here's the math, the best destinations, and how to make the move.

Your FIRE Number by Income Level: $50k to $500k Earners

Find your exact FIRE number based on your income. We break down how much to retire early for earners from $50k to $500k, with real math and income-specific strategies.

Coast FIRE Calculator: Find Out If You Can Stop Saving Today

Use our Coast FIRE calculator to find your exact coast number. Enter your age, savings, and target — get a verdict in 60 seconds.

How to Use a FIRE Calculator: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn exactly how to use a FIRE calculator to find your financial independence number. Real examples, step-by-step inputs, and what the results actually mean.

Coast FIRE by Age: Your Exact Number at 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45

Find your coast FIRE number by age. We show the exact savings targets at 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 — with real math and a free calculator.

Retirement Calculator: How to Model Your Exact Retirement Date

Use a retirement calculator to find your exact FIRE date. Step-by-step guide with 3 worked examples, key inputs, and how to interpret your results.