FIRE Savings Rate Math Fails With Childcare Costs
FIRE savings rate math breaks when childcare hits. Treat it as a 5 to 12 year expense spike, then plan for the post-childcare cash flow jump.
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FIRE savings rate math breaks when childcare hits. Treat it as a 5 to 12 year expense spike, then plan for the post-childcare cash flow jump.
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