Lean FIRE progress
RetirementThe numbers shown come from a sample profile for illustration – in the calculator you see your own values.
Lean FIRE progress shows what percentage of your Lean FIRE target capital you have already reached – based solely on living costs, without lifestyle spending.
Lean FIRE is a strong intermediate milestone: once you have reached it, you could stop working immediately and your basic needs would be permanently covered. You then actively decide whether to keep working (for more lifestyle) or stop right away and consciously live minimally.
Strategic value:Lean FIRE before regular FIRE: once you reach Lean FIRE, you have existential security – and can then tackle the last percent to regular FIRE with less pressure. The one-more-year syndrome loses its sting.
How it is calculated
Lean FIRE progress = (net worth ÷ Lean FIRE target capital) × 100