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Jul 10
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How You'll Know When You Finally Have En...

SAM DOGEN: FINANCIAL SAMURAI FOUNDER, PERSONAL FINANCE BLOGGER
About this episode

Figuring out when you have enough money is a mix of math and emotion. You might have enough on paper, but if you’re not emotionally ready to live life entirely on your terms, then you probably don’t have enough yet.

As one of the pioneers of the modern-day FIRE movement in 2009, I’ve developed a new framework with clear action steps to help determine if you’ve truly reached “enough.” It goes beyond the typical 4% rule or simply having 25 times your annual expenses in investable assets.

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