Quite a few people on here are making this same basic comment, and it seems to come from a misunderstanding of the 'FIRE' concept. It is not based on making a l

Quite a few people on here are making this same basic comment, and it seems to come from a misunderstanding of the 'FIRE' concept. It is not based on making a lot of money, but by living below your means, such that you can invest a large fraction of your income. A key part of the concept is that it can be done even with a very modest income. Look at the Mr. Money Mustache blog (https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/ https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/) for example.