financialRetirement Planning
#RI-69a82c16·about 2 months ago·
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“Hired a new CPA for tax and financial advice”
What Actually Happened
New CPA didn't understand FIRE math, couldn't comprehend passive income
What I wish I knew
"Research the CPA's experience with FIRE before hiring"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't get FIRE advice from a traditional financial advisor"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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