Episode
97. Coast FI or Lean FIRE? (Which FI Path to Choose)
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- Freedom Before FI | Life Design, Purpose, Sabbaticals, Coast FI & Financial Independence (FIRE)
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- Mar 1, 2026
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- 683
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Summary
Choosing which FI milestone to aim for on your journey can be a bit paralysing, especially with so many different milestones and strategies. On this episode we’ll be focusing on two popular milestones, Coast FI (which you reach before you get to FI) and Lean FIRE (which is where you’ve actually reached Financial Independence). Both options lead to early retirement at different times and I discuss the differences and reasons why each path might be suitable for someone. Freedom Before FI Links: Free Guides: Download the free ‘Freedom Ideas’ Cheat Sheet and the free ‘Find Your Purpose’ worksheet at: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/ Website: Check out our resources and services at www.freedombeforefi.com Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at [email protected] Instagram: or send a DM at Instagram Link Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreedomBeforeFI Linktree (all links) : https://linktr.ee/freedombeforefi Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice