Retire Early
Retiring at 45? Why the 4% rule may not work for your mutual fund corpus and what early retirees can do
Retiring at 45 can mean funding expenses for 40 years or more, making the withdrawal strategy as important as building the corpus. Experts explain why the 4% rule may not suit early retirees in India.
4 min read6 Sep 2026Planning early retirement in India? Experts explain the right equity allocation, SIP strategy and portfolio approach
Early retirement in India requires more than high income. Experts suggest a disciplined savings strategy, a 70–80% equity allocation when retirement is 15–20 years away, and gradual de-risking as the goal approaches.
4 min read5 Sep 2026Beyond early retirement, the real FIRE power of financial independence
While financial independence can be liberating, retiring early may feel hollow if it means withdrawing entirely from work or society without a clear end goal.
11 min read20 Aug 2026Want to retire early? Achieving FIRE strategy ‘never been easier’ says this investor — We explore the opportunities
Grant Sabatier, author of ‘Financial Freedom’, asserts achieving FIRE is increasingly feasible, despite current challenges like inflation and housing costs. For those wanting to retire early, we explore the opportunities…
4 min read4 Jul 2026Canada was too expensive! A couple quit 9-to-5, sold their home to move to Japan: The FIRE strategy behind it
Seeking a better work-life balance, the Pon family turned to the FIRE movement. They moved from high-cost Canada to Thailand and then Japan, focusing on family time and financial flexibility.
4 min read20 Jun 2026Retiring 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 2024Wait for it…
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