Retire Early
Retiring early is looking more difficult. The new game plans.
A frothy stock market and looming inflation makes early retirement a trickier exercise.
4 min read10 Jan 2026What is F.I.R.E? Can F.I.R.E really help you retire early? 4 reasons it may not work for you
F.I.R.E stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. This principle is all about achieving true financial freedom well before the usual retirement age. But does it work for all?
2 min read13 Aug 2025Indians must adapt FIRE to indigenous needs
FIRE is not a one-size-fits-all approach, especially in India, where cultural attitudes about money are deeply entrenched in familial obligations, social expectations and economic disparities.
4 min read15 Jun 2025How WATER can put out the euphoria of FIRE - The key factor of early retirement
Aiming for FI + Purpose or FI + Passion allows us not to retire from work but repurpose our energy. We shift from earning a livelihood to building a legacy. Productivity does not end – it evolves.
4 min read26 May 2025How you can calculate your early retirement fund
The analysis shows what kind of corpus cover should be considered for early retirement
5 min read11 Dec 2024How to keep the FIRE burning.
Experts weigh in at the Mint Money Festival 2024 on how to achieve financial independence and retire early (FIRE).
3 min read28 Nov 2024Darjeeling-based WFH techie invests smart, wants to retire early
At 24, Harsh Mishra has achieved financial independence by saving 65-70% of his income. Investing in real estate and seeking professional advice, he aims for ₹14-15 crores by age 50-55, demonstrating a disciplined approach to wealth-building.
6 min read26 Oct 2024How this Delhi-based CA is preparing for his FIRE journey
Manoj Maheshwari wants to focus on low-cost funds, increase his equity exposure to 70%For Maheshwari, achieving financial independence and retiring early (FIRE) doesn't equate to quitting work altogether; instead, it means having the freedom to pursue one’s passions
5 min read3 Jun 2024FIRE Goals: Here's how can you become financially independent in the next two decades
You do not have to do much to be financially independent. A simple change in saving patterns and investing habits will help you create the much-needed corpus.
2 min read25 Sep 2022How this Delhi-based CA is preparing for his FIRE journey
Manoj Maheshwari wants to focus on low-cost funds, increase his equity exposure to 70%For Maheshwari, achieving financial independence and retiring early (FIRE) doesn't equate to quitting work altogether; instead, it means having the freedom to pursue one’s passions
5 min read3 Jun 2024Wait for it…
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