What is Financial Independence?

Published on 12/5/2025

What is FI?

Financial Independence (FI) is the state of having sufficient income to pay one's living expenses for the rest of one's life without having to be employed or dependent on others.

Key Principles

  • High Savings Rate
  • Investing in low-cost index funds
  • Frugality and mindful spending
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