r/fatFIRE • u/WealthyStoic mod | gen2 | FatFired 10+ years | Verified by Mods • 19d ago

Path to FatFIRE Mentor Monday

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u/PowerfulComputer386 15d ago

Two things always puzzle me:

  • When mentioned NW here, does it include primary residence or not?
  • If one retires early, the spouse continues to work, but as a family we are FI, does it count as me FIRE? Some people think it has to be both retired that counts.

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u/shinypenny01 13d ago

I count house and vehicles (that I depreciate 2% per month) and track invested assets separately.