FIRE News & Analysis

Use the Morningstar retirement model to come up with a retirement plan that estimates the amount you need to retire and the variables that will...

The FIRE movement is straightforward and taps into our innate desire for independence. Is it all it seems?

FIRE devotees focus on frugality, saving lots of money and retiring early – even if that is not your goal there are lessons from their...

How to avoid lifestyle creep and find your path to financial independence.

Your 50s are the time when many people can achieve financial freedom. 

Your 40s are the time to get serious about achieving financial independence. 

For many people, what ends up mattering is not retiring early but rather possessing the option to do so. Freedom is power.

How I learned to stop worrying and believe these people are actually onto something.

A boost in income can create unwanted expectations but there are solutions, Morningstar research shows.

Clear metrics toward financial independence can help you make better financial decisions