OpenFI
Learn from financial independence (FI) journeys and reach financial independence with peers not envious of your achievements.

USA, SOFTWARE ENGINEER, 39, 2 KIDS, FATFIRE
Having 2 kids meant accepting that FIRE is a bit further down the line. Nonetheless, Caroline and her husband are on track to hit their fat FIRE number in 8 years with those big FAANG paychecks.

UK, NHS NURSE, 28, SINGLE, LEANFIRE
Katy
Katy is an NHS nurse in London and is eagerly saving to achieve lean FIRE as soon as possible. She is a master of living frugally.

GERMANY, ENTREPRENEUR, 44, MARRIED, BARISTAFIRE
Mark
Mark has had several windfalls from successfully exited startups. He and his wife plan to barista FIRE next year.

USA, FINANCIAL ANALYST, 52, SINGLE, LEANFIRE
Steve
Steve started his FIRE journey 10 years ago and plans to go lean FIRE in 3 years.
Our Community
OpenFI is a place to follow inspiring journeys of people whose goal is financial independence (FI) and, optionally, to retire early (RE). It helps you stay on track with your own goals and have a look ahead when in doubt.
• Inspiring role models
• Real humans
• Examples from all walks of life
• In progress and finished journeys
• Ideas to achieve your goal earlier
• Real advice from peers
• A place to give back
No matter where you are in your journey... start sharing, start succeeding.
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