FIRE Planning
Strategic planning guides for health insurance, account access, and profession-specific FIRE
7 articles
Geoarbitrage for FIRE: Cutting Your Number by Moving, and What It Really Costs
Halving your spending halves your FIRE number. Geoarbitrage is the fastest lever available — and the one with the most hidden costs. Taxes, healthcare, visas, and the honest math.
FERS Supplement FIRE Strategy: Earnings Limit, Portfolio Math, and Roth Integration
Master the FERS Supplement's $24,480 earnings limit, learn how it cuts your FIRE portfolio by $300K–$600K, and integrate it with your Roth conversion ladder. 2026 FIRE strategy guide.
ACA Subsidy Cliff 2026: How FIRE Retirees Stay Under the Income Threshold
The ACA subsidy cliff returned January 1, 2026. Going $1 over 400% FPL can cost early retirees $10,000–$25,000 in lost premium subsidies. Here's how to calculate your threshold and use 3 MAGI levers to stay under it.
FERS Supplement 2026: How It Works, Earnings Limit, and FIRE Planning Guide
The FERS Annuity Supplement pays you Social Security-equivalent income from retirement until age 62 — but the 2026 earnings limit, OBBB scare, and FIRE planning math are misunderstood. Complete guide with formula, calculator, and bridge strategy.
FIRE for Nurses 2026: Your 403(b), 457(b), Travel Nursing Income, and Early Retirement Timeline
53% of nurses experience burnout — FIRE is the exit. Use your 403(b), 457(b) if your hospital qualifies, and travel nursing income to retire early. Here's the 2026 guide with real numbers.
FIRE for Federal Employees 2026: FERS Pension, TSP Strategy, and Your FERS Supplement
Federal employees have one of the most powerful FIRE toolkits available: a pension, TSP with 5% match, FEHB health insurance for life, and the FERS Supplement bridge to Social Security. Here's how to use all four to retire early.
Health Insurance for Early Retirees 2026: After the ACA Enhanced Subsidies Expired
ACA enhanced subsidies expired at end of 2025. Average premiums more than doubled for middle-income early retirees. Here's every option available in 2026 — costs, strategies, and how to manage income to minimize your healthcare bill.