The first reader case (Reader Case #1: I love my job, but when can I FIRE?)) did better than expected. Looks like folks are interested in peeping other people’s financial situations 😉 Want your situation analyzed? Fill out the form here: FIRE Reader Case Study Form Today’s reader–also from the Bay–is wondering if you can …
After a month–okay, 4 weeks–in Mexico City, we took our talents to Puebla. Puebla was a definite change of pace from the capital, but the food and experience remained solid. I enjoyed Puebla so much that there was a time or two I considered adding Puebla to our list of potential home bases. Read related: …
The Other City of Angels: Cost of Living in Puebla 2021 Read More »
The more I think about it, the more I realise this should have been an earlier post. However, after doing my first reader case (https://intristang.com/reader-case-1/), it can wait no longer. The goal of this article is twofold: 1) give you a very big-picture view of the 4% rule/safe withdrawal rate; 2) pique your curiosity for …
What is the 4% rule? Or (How much do you need to retire?) Read More »
Happy hump day! I’ve never done something like this, so let’s just jump right in: Skip to questions about FIRE Skip to questions about The Future Skip to questions about Food & Favorites Taking the leap What is the catalyst that made you want to go for it now? Honestly, I think COVID played a …
This blog has been a mishmash of travel/food, cost of living, and some high-level finance posts so far. Today I want to focus on analyzing someone’s specific situation on when they can FIRE (financial independence retire early). My hope is that you can use this case (and future cases) to gauge where you are in …
Reader Case #1: I love my job, but when can I FIRE? Read More »