# 98. Coast FI or Lean FIRE: 5 Questions to Help You Choose the Path for You

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Published: 2026-03-15T05:09:20+00:00
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## Resource

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 the earliest of the FIRE milestone and where you’ve actually reached Financial Independence). I’ll be sharing 5 questions you can ask yourself that can help you choose which FIRE milestone to aim for. Related Episodes: Ep. 36 - How to Find Your Purpose - Link Ep. 54 - Reaching Coast FI on a Average Salary - Link Ep. 55 - The Risks of Coast FI and How to Overcome Them - Link Firespark Retreat (Australia): Link below for more info: https://www.facebook.com/FIRESPARKRetreat/ 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 greg@freedombeforefi.com 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

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