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F.I.R.E Starters

Ben Le Fort
Sep 8, 2018 · 2 min read

Your weekend roundup of stories, strategies, and case studies on Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE).

Why Some “Rich” People Are Broke

In a recent post, I talked about the number one factor you need to focus on if you are pursuing Financial Independence (FI) and/or Early Retirement (FIRE), and that is your personal savings rate. How much of your take-home pay are you saving and investing? In today’s post, I want to dispel a commonly held belief that all you need to do to hit financial independence, is make more money…

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How a Travel Mug Can Make You $200,000 Richer (Vlog)

“person pouring coffee in mug” by Simon Migaj on Unsplash

Today, I am discussing in person (via vlog) one very EASY and specific thing you can do to cut out a very unnecessary expense that is keeping your savings rate down. I’m sure you’ve heard the term “death by a thousand cuts”.

In the video below I discuss how to remove one of those “cuts” from your financial life that can be easily avoided.

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How One Woman Went from $55,000 in debt to Financial Freedom by age 32

“woman spreading hands standing near body of water” by Artem Bali on Unsplash

I recently listened to an episode of the Biggerpockets Money Podcast where Personal Finance blogger Jillian Johnsrud was interviewed. Her story was truly inspiring and a reminder that you don’t need a six-figure income to reach financial independence. You have the power, no matter how hopeless your current circumstances might seem, to make changes and move towards financial freedom.

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Making of a Millionaire

Stories about money, personal finance and the path to financial independence.

Ben Le Fort

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Sharing the lessons I’ve learned on my journey from debt to Financial Independence. Email me for freelance inquiries: makinfofamillionairepublishing@gmail.com

Making of a Millionaire

Stories about money, personal finance and the path to financial independence.

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