FIREfly 001

[Opening Hook] “What if you could stop saving for retirement… and still retire early?”

[Intro]

• Welcome back to FIREflies, where we break down real‑world FIRE scenarios.
• Today: Alex & Jamie’s Coast FIRE plan to retire 10 years early.

[Main Sections]

Section 1 – The Scenario

• Ages, location, current savings
• Why Coast FIRE fits their lifestyle

Section 2 – The Numbers

• $1.2M target, 5% withdrawal
• 3% inflation assumption
• 35% savings rate

Section 3 – The Plan

• Shift to part‑time at 45
• Let investments grow untouched
• Maintain lifestyle flexibility

[Closing]

• Recap key insight: Coast FIRE = time freedom
• CTA: “If you want your own scenario modeled, drop it in the comments.”