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Defined termFlamingo FIRE
Save half of Coast FIRE's number, then take a multi-year break (or part-time work) while compound growth finishes the job. Named for the bird that stands on one leg.
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Coast FIRE
The point where you have enough invested that you never need to contribute another dollar — compound growth alone will carry you to Full FIRE by traditional retirement age. You still work, but only to cover current expenses.
Financial Independence (FI)
The state of having enough invested assets that work becomes optional — the "FI" half of FIRE. Many pursue FI without ever planning to "retire early."
Regular FIRE
The baseline flavor of FIRE — middle-class lifestyle, roughly $40–80K/year expenses, $1M–$2M portfolio. Between Lean and Chubby.
Fat FIRE
FIRE achieved with a comfortable or affluent lifestyle, typically $100K+/year expenses and a $2.5M+ portfolio.
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