When it comes to the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement, the author of today’s article argues that it’s “akin to the headlines on magazine covers like ‘Flat Abs in 28 Days!’ The techniques may still be helpful, but the results can be overblown.” Instead, he advocates in favor of a different strategy which involves becoming financially comfortable (rather than independent) and “taking a pivot”. For more on this strategy – including why it may be significantly less risky than FIRE, and some of the challenges it may entail – CLICK HERE.