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What Is Barista FIRE? The Complete Guide to Semi-Retirement
Discover how combining part-time work with strategic investing lets you retire years — even decades — ahead of traditional retirement age.
Read Full Guide →Retire early without a full nest egg. Combine smart investing with part-time income to reach financial freedom years ahead of schedule.
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⚠️ This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only. Past investment performance does not guarantee future results. Please consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.
A smarter path to early retirement — smaller portfolio, real freedom, part-time flexibility.
Subtract your expected part-time income from your total annual expenses to find the investment gap.
Divide that gap by your safe withdrawal rate (typically 4%) to get your Barista FIRE target.
Invest consistently in low-cost index funds until your portfolio reaches your Barista FIRE number.
Work part-time on your own terms. Your portfolio covers the rest. Freedom without full retirement.
Compared to Full FIRE: $60K ÷ 0.04 = $1,500,000 — save $500K less!
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Visualize your investment growth over time and see exactly when you'll hit your target with current contributions.
Built specifically for Barista FIRE — factor in any part-time, freelance, or side income to reduce your number.
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