The Benefits of FIRE

Now that we know what FIRE is, let’s learn the benefits. In this episode of Retirement Answer Man, Kevin Sebesta joins me to discuss the benefits of FIRE. Afterward, Mark Ross comes aboard to noodle on why creativity is important in retirement. And finally, Taylor Schulte from the Stay Wealthy podcast helps me answer some listener questions. Don’t miss out on this informative episode! OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT [1:41] Life as a journey[3:00] Benefits of retiring earlyBRING IT ON WITH MARK ROSS [19:09] Why is creativity important?LISTENER QUESTIONS WITH TAYLOR SCHULTE [25:52] About the Retirement Podcast Network[28:43] How to choose between investing in a Roth 401K and a traditional investment account[33:55] Timing a reallocation of assets[39:45] A good, detailed, free retirement calculator[44:55] Why Rosie didn’t hire another financial plannerTODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT [50:28] Define whether your decisions are hats, haircuts, or tattoosResources Mentioned In This Episode New Retirement CalculatorThe Retirement Podcast NetworkStay Wealthy PodcastDefine FinancialBOOK - Coaching Beyond Words by Anna SheatherBOOK - How to Think Like Leonardo DaVinci by Michael GelbBOOK - Atomic Habits by James ClearPODCAST - Choose FIPODCAST - Catching Up to FIBOOK - The 100-Year Life by Andrew Scott and Lynda GrattonBOOK - The Second Mountain by David Brooks Rock Retirement ClubRoger’s YouTube Channel - Roger ThatBOOK - Rock Retirement  by Roger WhitneyRoger’s Retirement Learning Center