When is being FIREd a really good thing? When FIRE refers to the status of being “financially independent, retiring early” (at, say, age 30!). Today’s article seeks to outline how individuals who have achieved FIRE status did so, in the aim of helping younger workers who wish to do the same, as well as older workers who need help catching up with their retirement savings. What are the “just a few things” those who achieved financial independence and early retirement did right in terms of income, saving, retirement accounts and investing that got them into this envied group? To find out, as well as for a list of resources for those interested in delving further into the world of FIRE, CLICK HERE.