I started the Late Starter to FI Series to highlight those of us who began our FI(RE) journeys later than the ‘traditional’ FIREes; specifically those who started in our 40s, 50s and 60s.
And if you know my back story, you already know that I started this blog because I didn’t find many late starters when I first discovered FIRE at 47. There were many in their 40s but they had either retired for many years or about to retire. No one was just starting out.
So I am eternally grateful to the 34 Late Starters who have so generously shared their stories. This proves that there are late starters out there. And the more we read each other’s stories, the less alone we feel; the more achievable our goals are when we see others like us accomplishing them.
We are a community and I want to also share our progress. Because being on the path to FI is not a get rich quick scheme 🙂 It really is like a journey – with setbacks, roadblocks and detours along the way. And we want to celebrate any wins along the way too, of course!
The first progress update was published last year (2021).
This year, we’ll divide the progress update into several parts.
Catch up on Part 1 which featured Late Starter to FI #6 – Fire For One, Late Starter to FI #21 – Vinnie and Late Starter to FI #27 – Pursuing Slow FI as a Late Starter
In Part 2, we’ll feature another 3 Late Starters – here are their original stories:
Late Starter to FI #9 – Deanna
Late Starter to FI #20 – Caroline & Scott
Late Starter to FI #32 – Jay
Do you have a Late Starter story to share? Please connect with me via email (info@latestarterfire.com), Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
I’m another late starter who loves the flexibility of a teaching degree! The CRT pay rates are very sweet.
“We have reached a basic stage of FI in that we could cover our bare minimum expenses without working.”
My dream!
As usual, enjoying everyone’s updates.