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LeanFIRE vs FatFIRE vs BaristaFIRE: Which Type of FIRE Is Right for You?

August 31, 2026 by Team Lets Get FIREd

Ask ten people what “retire early” costs and most will throw out one intimidating number: ₹5 crore. Maybe ₹10. It sounds so far away that they close the tab and go back to their EMIs. But that single scary figure is the biggest myth in the whole FIRE conversation. Here’s the reframe that changes everything. … Read more

BaristaFIRE in India: Working Part-Time After Semi-Retirement

September 1, 2026August 29, 2026 by Team Lets Get FIREd

It’s 2:45 on a Tuesday afternoon, and Meghna is standing at the school gate in Pune, waiting for her nine-year-old to come running out. For most of the last decade, this was simply not possible. She was in an office, in a meeting, or on a call with a client three time zones away. She … Read more