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  • FIRE: Financial Independence Retire Early

  • The Ultimate Guide to Achieving Financial Independence so You Can Retire Early
  • By: David Jacobs
  • Narrated by: Geoff Moonen
  • Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (41 ratings)

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FIRE: Financial Independence Retire Early

By: David Jacobs
Narrated by: Geoff Moonen
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What is financial independence?

Is it having enough money to live a normal life, or is it having so much money that you just don’t care about expenses?

Everyone wants to be independent, but as you've likely experienced, getting there is not as simple as it looks. There are a variety of pitfalls along the way, and a single mistake can set you back by years.

Fortunately, there is a blueprint or method for you to follow. It’s quite simple. It’s called FIRE and virtually guarantees financial independence. By following these rules, you can wave goodbye to that tired old desk job you’ve chained yourself to.

Some of the things you’ll learn about FIRE is:

  • What assets really are - and why you’ve been thinking about them all wrong
  • The crucial difference between debt and leverage
  • Ways to travel for next to nothing - and what you need to do before that
  • Needs and wants - do you know the difference?
  • The ideal way to invest in the stock market
  • Drawdowns - how and when to do them
  • How much do you really need to be financially independent
  • And so much more!

Financial independence is not a pipe dream! It is a question of following a certain path intelligently and with persistence. It might not be easy, but nothing worth doing ever is. So, if you want to learn how to retire early, then you should listen to this audiobook.

©2020 David Jacobs (P)2020 David Jacobs
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Great financial book!

This book is great for those who want to free themselves of financial constraints. The author discusses assets, debt, leverage, and the best way to invest in the stock market.

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A key to financial independence

This Audiobook is like a key to financial independence. There's nothing better than not having to worry about money anymore.

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Vital stuff!

This book is both a good primer for FIRE, but it also has so many specific tips. It's well-organized, and super-detailed. If you're interested in the topic, this book is everything you need. Great narration too. Recommend!

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Very Informative

This audiobook could not come at a better time. Just what I needed to help me make the right choices. Lots of tips about investing and traveling for free, 2 of my favorite topics!

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They should teach this in schools!

With all that is happening in the world, between crises, layoffs, and bankruptcies, it becomes increasingly important to become financially independent. This book provided me with useful tips and strategies on how to manage my money better. You will not become rich 1 day after reading this book, but you will see, it will open your eyes to this extremely important issue!

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Financial Independence Retire early is Powerful!

This book is instructive in dealing with having Financial independence and retiring early. Everyone wants to be independent, but as you've likely experienced, getting there is not as simple as it looks. Get your book, today!

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Yes!

Love the resources and research that went into this! Especially the “travel for free” chapter. We travel so much, and will find so much use in this.

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Very Informative!!

I'd easily rate this audiobook 5 stars! Very informative. I learned a lot about how to spend money wisely. I also discovered tips and principles on financial freedom. I'm planning to gift this audiobook to my friends and family. Highly recommended!

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Financial Independence One-On-One!

FIRE it definitely is. I find that David Jacobs has done a lot of research in writing this book and gives us a ton of useful information to put us on our path towards financial independence! He succeeds in lighting a fire in us for us to start working towards achieving or at least start thinking about financial independence. The elusive goal seems tangible after reading this informative book. The way the book is structured is excellent, the advice given is practical and the strategies that are mentioned all work. What struck a chord with me was 'time leveraging' and how to go about it. Priceless! The narration of Geoff Moonen is great as well. I would highly recommend it.

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A great guide

Thank you for the great listen! This audiobook provides a lot of insight into what it really takes to retire and that decisions need to be made as early as possible for the best outcome. I enjoyed that the book discussed topics such as decreasing your expenses, increasing your income, travel for less, and other strategies that aren't just "increase your contribution." I would recommend this to anyone thinking about retirement, and you should be thinking about retirement!

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