FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. It is a strategy for saving and investing enough money that paid work becomes optional.

What is a FIRE number?

A FIRE number is the amount of invested assets you need to cover annual expenses without relying on a traditional paycheck.

Where should beginners start on But First Fire?

Beginners should start with the FIRE number guide, compare FIRE types, then use the calculators to test withdrawal risk and location-based expenses.