The Incredible Life Optionality of an 85% Savings Rate + LCOL Area
Summary
This Bigger Pockets Money podcast episode explores how James and Emily achieved FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) in just two years despite not coming from wealth. Their story focuses on extreme savings, reducing expenses, and real estate investment. The episode also addresses the challenges of convincing a partner to pursue FIRE and the mindset necessary to achieve it.
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