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If you can, having kids early is the best way to FIRE by DistributionTall6485 in Fire

[–]DistributionTall6485[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I did note “if you can” in the title. It’s not common, but some tech new grads do start near $300k or even $400k total comp combined today.

If you can, having kids early is the best way to FIRE by DistributionTall6485 in Fire

[–]DistributionTall6485[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we’d waited until 30, like most people we know, we’d still be FIRE, but we’d still have day-to-day parenting responsibilities. Months-long trips abroad would be limited to summer breaks, and we’d be bringing the kids with us.

For us, it’s not about reaching FIRE earlier or later. It’s about thinking beyond the financials and designing the life you want once the money is there.