FIRE: „Wer finanziell unabhängig wird, gerät oft in eine Existenzkrise“
US-Autorin Vicki Robin gilt als geistige Vordenkerin der FIRE-Bewegung. Wie es ihr gelang, schon früh finanziell unabhängig zu werden – und warum sie die Frugalisten-Szene heute kritisch sieht.
In Vicki Robin's interview with The Wall Street Journal, she discusses her philosophy behind the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement. The movement, popularized by her book "Your Money or Your Life," encourages individuals to live frugally and save aggressively to achieve financial independence early in life. Robin emphasizes the importance of living below one's means and questioning the value of every purchase.
She explains that financial independence is not about extreme frugality but rather a conscious choice to prioritize experiences and relationships over material possessions. The star author reveals that she invested in a low-cost portfolio of US government bonds to live off her savings. Robin also criticizes the hardcore spartan approach of some FIRE enthusiasts and advises finding a balance between financial independence and personal happiness.
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