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Find writers who explain financial independence and early retirement and how they approach it.
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Mr. Money Mustache Blog
The blog of Mr. Money Mustache, who writes about frugal living and early retirement. Useful for readers curious about the financial independence movement.
Why it is here: The blog most associated with the idea of retiring early through low spending.
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Mad Fientist
The Mad Fientist's blog on financial independence and early retirement, with in-depth strategies. Useful for readers who like detailed analysis of the FIRE approach.
Why it is here: Detailed writing on financial independence strategy.
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Retire by 40
A blog about retiring early, with posts on saving, investing and planning a working life that ends sooner than the usual retirement age. Useful for readers weighing early retirement.
Why it is here: Follows the early retirement route in practice, a core strand of financial independence.
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Journey To Launch Blog
A blog about working toward financial independence, with posts on saving, investing and planning for an earlier exit from full-time work.
Why it is here: Follows one person's route toward financial independence, with practical posts on the steps involved.
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Financial Samurai
Sam Dogen's blog on personal finance, real estate, investing and early retirement, drawing on his own experience of leaving full-time work.
Why it is here: A long-running first-person view of building wealth and retiring early.
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1500 Days to Freedom
A blog about escaping the rat race through saving and investing, framed around a countdown to financial freedom.
Why it is here: A personal path to financial independence, laid out as a plan with a deadline.
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One Frugal Girl » Financial Independence
The financial independence category of One Frugal Girl, a frugal living blog, with posts on saving, investing and spending less.
Why it is here: Frugal living framed as a path toward financial independence.
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Our Rich Journey Blog
A blog about the road to financial independence and early retirement, with posts on saving, earning and investing.
Why it is here: A couple's account of working toward financial independence, with money lessons along the way.
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Route To Retire
A blog about the path to financial independence, with posts on saving, investing and spending wisely in order to retire early.
Why it is here: Another worked example of the route to early retirement through saving and investing.
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Abandoned Cubicle
Abandoned Cubicle is a blog about leaving the traditional workplace and building toward financial independence.
Why it is here: Personal account of working toward financial independence and leaving a cubicle job.
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Retire In Progress Blog
A blog documenting the move toward retirement, with posts on saving, planning and what the transition involves.
Why it is here: Follows one person's progress toward retiring.
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Two Sides of FI
Two Sides of FI is a blog by a couple discussing financial independence from two viewpoints.
Why it is here: Two partners' perspectives on pursuing financial independence.
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