Five years ago, I didn’t know what FIRE was. I mean, I knew what fire was — something to gather ’round to drink beers, tell stories, and burn marshmallows. But I was oblivious to the acronym that has since become life changing.
fatFIRE is early retirement for the entrepreneurs and high-income professionals that choose not to fully embrace frugality. It’s financial independence for the well-heeled.
Financial independence gives you options. The plump variety simply expands those options. I do believe that a wonderful, meaningful, and joyful life can be had with a moderate level of spending.