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The WORST Option is Doing Nothing
What do you do if a recession is looming? The answer: the worst option is to do nothing.
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CAPTAIN FIRE
Achieving financial independence while serving your country
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ABOUT THE BLOG
How many of us have heard (or said)
"I didn't choose to serve my country to get rich."
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What if you could do both?
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Captain FIRE is a unique blog offering tips and ideas on how to achieve financial independence and retire early (FIRE) on a military salary with a military lifestyle. Follow the adventures of Mr. FIRE and I as we navigate the TSP, PCSs, taxes, and rental properties in pursuit of our financial independence: retiring for REAL when we leave the military.
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I hope these posts can be helpful to all the men and women in service and their families.
Read on and enjoy!
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FIRE: The Two Bucket Approach
One FIRE number can leave you in a tough spot.... but following the Two Bucket approach will protect your FIRE fidelity
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BRS + FIRE = Options!
The Blended Retirement System is a FIRE friendly option for military members.
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FIRE and the Military Pension: Why 20 Yrs is Worth It
The military pension can supercharge your FIRE quest.
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5 Reasons Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is FIRE-friendly
At first glance, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available to all military members and federal employees doesn't seem like a very...
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Cadet = Future Millionaire
Step one of any journey is believing the destination is attainable. Let's be honest: most 18-22 year olds aren't thinking about...
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Investing: The Three Types of Real Estate
Hey military FIRE friends! Throughout this blog, I've referenced the value of real estate as a component of both your investment...
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