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How much does it take to retire?

26/8/2019

 
My name is Alan, I am 40 years old and I never have to work again if I don't want to. The question is how do I know?  How do I know I never have to work again?  How do you know when enough money is enough money?  Do you have a target for how much you are working to save for retirement? Do you have a goal? A figure? Are you just working for the sake of working??? 
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Alan relaxing in San Diego on a dream trip to Comi-Con this year
I came across an incredibly simple formula for knowing when enough is enough. I will show you the straight forward maths behind calculating how much you need to invest to retire.

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The FIRE movement in the UK

20/8/2019

 
The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement started in the USA.  That is where all the biggest bloggers and podcasters live and where a lot of the FIRE Community is based. But just because all the blogs write about 401ks, Roths and other American terms doesn't mean that there isn't anything going on in the United Kingdom!
Alan Donegan and the Playing with FIRE Documentary Screening in London
A packed audience at the London premier of the Playing with FIRE Documentary
The movement in the UK is a lot smaller.  It has taken more time to catch on but it is growing fast.  Is it possible to be Financially Independent (FI) in the UK? Are there any good blogs about Financial Independence from a UK perspective? Is there a community? Read on to find out more about Financial Independence in the UK

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