The FIRE Case Studies you find here are about Money Flamingo readers on the way to Financial Freedom. Each case studies has a different theme like traditional Financial Independence with or without the RE part (early retirement), Semi-Retirement, FatFIRE (also called HIFIRE in Australia), Coast FI (aka Barista FIRE) and of course Flamingo FI.
Case studies are a great way to get some inspiration put yourself in someone else’s shoes for a moment and consider strategies that could not only work for them but also for your own life. There are many alternative FIRE strategies and we want to help you figure out which approach is right for you.
Our FIRE case studies highlight how you can design a lifestyle you want long before you reach traditional FIRE.
In most cases, it is simply not necessary to stay in the rat race for 10+ years before you can reclaim your freedom.
Here are some popular case studies to get you started:
Fat FIRE: FatFIRE – Affording a six-figure retirement lifestyle in Sydney
Coast FI / Flamingo FI / Semi-Retirement: Case Study: From Corporate Prison to Freedom in 8 Years
Coast FI / Flamingo FI / Semi-Retirement: Reader Case Study: “How much is enough?”
We are always open to new “cases” for our reader case studies, so feel free to get in touch and tell us a bit about your situation.
Cliff and Elaine moved to Australia nine years ago. In the process, they gave up Cliff’s UK police pension that would have allowed them to retire early at age 52. Now they want to explore their retirement options in Australia. Should they go for FIRE and retire early or could (Early) Semi-Retirement using a Coast … Read more
Today’s case is from a couple from Victoria. They are on their way to FI but don’t have any plans to retire once they get there. Instead, they want to move to part-time work asap. How much they can reduce their income right now without jeopardising their goals?
Today’s case is from a new fellow blogger – Danny aka The Incompetent Investor. After several financial mistakes and big losses, Danny wants to reach Flamingo FI as soon as possible to focus on his health. How soon can he get there? Note to readers: If you would like your own case study, please get in … Read more
Today’s case is from a Sydney family with a high income and big plans for the future. Their goal is to reach fatFIRE – the less frugal and more lifestyle-focused version of financial independence. Enjoy!
It is time for another FIRE case study! Today’s case is from a reader from rural Victoria. Spoiler: This case study is a little different! If you are a hardcore FIRE fan, you might find this case study hard to read without wanting to shake our subject! 😉 Enjoy! Note to readers: If you would like … Read more
It is time for another FIRE case study! Today’s case is from a reader from country NSW who contacted me a few weeks ago. I found his story so compelling that I asked him if he would let me use it for a case study. I’m sure you will find today’s case really interesting, there are … Read more
Today, we will a take a look at a FIRE case study. We will see how important it is to think about one’s ideal retirement lifestyle early on and to answer the question “Am I planning to work during retirement?”. The answer to this question is very helpful when it comes to determining which path to … Read more