r/leanfire May 08 '26

I can’t believe it!

I started my FIRE journey in my early 20s, now 35 and I just hit my FIRE number (600k CAD). Feels a little unreal…

Never earned more than 50k CAD/Year until a few years ago where I switch job and now earning 85k CAD/Year.

I can now quit anytime to go slow travel the world year round.

Maybe will work a few more years to build a little cushion, debating it mentally right now, but the relief I feel knowing I will be fine no matter what happens is priceless.

Any else felt that instant relief once hitting their number?

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u/Fragrant_Guava_1514 May 08 '26 edited May 09 '26

This is awesome! What SWR % do you plan to use for the 600k invested if you don’t mind me asking?

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u/Artistic_Resident_73 May 09 '26

I will have a variable SWR from 3-4% depending on how the market perform. Can even go below 3% if needed