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#24: What If Everyone Pursued Financial Independence?

September 6, 2025

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In this episode

I’m tackling one of the biggest objections to the FIRE movement: what if everyone did this?

What if everyone became frugal, retired early, and stopped working?  Wouldn’t the whole system collapse?

Let’s dive into why this concern, while understandable, isn’t something we need to worry about.

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