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Ainslee Bero ACE 240 FIRE 1. Receiving a check of $2,000,000 would definitely be life changing for me. It would represent a significant financial milestone (millionaire club!) and would open up a lot of opportunities for me. First, I would definitely pay off any debts that I have, as that is not something I want looming over my head for the next uncertain amount of years. I would also hope to pay off any of my family’s debts, including my parent’s mortgage and my sister’s student loans. This would help alleviate not only my financial stress but also my loved one’s, and would allow me to continue to build credit. Next, I would set aside a portion for an emergency fund and set up some long-term investments. By setting up this emergency fund, it would help to provide a safety net for once the money is gone incase of an unexpected emergency expense. The investments would also allow me to generate passive income and make the money go further than it would have without it. After doing so, I would then donate a good chunk of money to charity. I love to give back, and I would especially donate to any charities that are prioritizing the health of the earth. I would also further my hobbies and traveling, and maybe even go back to school. In terms of lifestyle change, I think I would definitely reassess my priorities in life, especially now that I know I can afford many of them. I would move out of my parents house, that is for sure. I’d also want to treat those around me for their continued support, so a good amount of money will probably be given to those I love. I would try to not indulge in too many luxurious things, but I would give myself a few treats. I would try to still be frugal, but also enjoy life. Overall, receiving $2,000,000 would be truly transformative for my life and would let me become financially free. This would alleviate so much stress not only in my life but also those around me, and I would make sure that the money benefits not only me, but people worldwide. Sharing the wealth, in my opinion, is incredibly important to helping society, and not enough people that have the means to do so do, so I would prioritize it. I would hope the money would make a positive impact on the world. 2. Assuming monthly investments of $100 for 33 years (22-55) at a 10% annual growth rate: FV = 100 * (1 + (0.1/12)) ^ 33 * 12 = $2.027.483.95 3. Starting at age 32 with the same assumptions: FV = 100 * (1 + (0.1/12)) ^ 23 * 12 = $662,393.64 4. The answers to 2 and 3 show the importance of starting to save and invest early in life in order to have long-term financial growth. Compounding interest allows for exponential growth over time, so the earlier the better. Starting early can maximize the time available for the investment to grow and accumulate more money, which can result in a
significantly larger sum at the end. Also, these questions show the importance of utilizing compound interest over time and really stresses the importance of savings habits. 5. The post I chose to look at is well thought out and has a very clear goal and practical approach to achieving FIRE. However, this plan can benefit from being reviewed and adjusted to lower risks associated with dependency on the market. The user has a lot of reliance on the stock market for investments, and there is a significant amount of money that is allocated to index funds and individual stocks. This strategy, while it may be working for them now, still carries a lot of risk for when the market gets volatile. There is a solution, where the user could put his assets into different classifications of classes. As well, this user’s portfolio includes a concentration of 20% in company stocks, and this holds a lot of risk, especially if the company stops doing as well as they are. There is a plan set to limit the risk, but it is very time-reliant and can be dangerous to the person’s assets. In terms of real estate, the portfolio has a reliable source of income (they are a landlord), and although this does create equity it also brings on further risks. The user also has crypto investments, which is an extremely risky asset class, and can be very instable. The user does not speak much about their healthcare, however the particular user in question is in Thailand, and further research on healthcare and cost of living in the area is needed to make a final judgement. https://www.reddit.com/r/financialindependence/comments/18fhdf5/ fire_progress_check_in_655k_net_worth_34m_31f/
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