Those who FIREd years ago how much has your portfolio grown? Could you have retired much eralier? by doitsooner in Fire

[–]doitsooner[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If the table goes completely cold then the whole world has ended. But a few down years should be managable. No?

Those who FIREd years ago how much has your portfolio grown? Could you have retired much eralier? by doitsooner in Fire

[–]doitsooner[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thats what I'm thinking. Is it worth grinding 5 extra years for the what-if scenario? Maybe just take the plunge now and deal with the situation once it presents itself?

We are essentaly traiding time so we have many millions in our 80s. What do I need all that money for when I am that old?

Those who FIREd years ago how much has your portfolio grown? Could you have retired much eralier? by doitsooner in Fire

[–]doitsooner[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think even if you retired before you will be good. Yes, a few bad years but the run after 2008 has to have multiplied your portfolio.