Dorian Regester, Author at Fire2Retire

Navigating Economic Downturns: FIRE Strategies in Light of the -2.8% GDPNow Estimate

The latest GDPNow estimate from the Atlanta Federal Reserve has sent shockwaves through the financial community. With a projected -2.8% real GDP growth rate for Q1 2025, down from -1.8%…

Dorian Regester March 17, 20253 minutes

Savings & Budgeting

The Best and Worst Places to Keep Your Emergency Fund for FIRE

As you embark on your Financial Independence and Retire Early (FIRE) journey, one crucial aspect to consider is ensuring that you have a solid safety net in place for unexpected…

Dorian Regester March 17, 202510 minutes

Tax Strategies

How Bitcoin Tax-Loss Harvesting Can Accelerate Your FIRE Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide

As the value of Bitcoin experiences significant fluctuations, savvy investors are presented with an opportunity to strategically minimize their tax liability while building wealth for the future. For those on…

Dorian Regester March 16, 20258 minutes

Savings & Budgeting

CDARS and FIRE: How the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service Can Help Secure Your Wealth

For those on the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) journey, the goal is to build wealth and ensure it’s protected in the most efficient ways possible. While most people are…

Dorian Regester March 15, 20257 minutes

Tax Strategies

Independent Contractor Taxes: A Step-by-Step Guide for FIRE Seekers to Maximize Savings

As an independent contractor, you have the freedom to set your own hours, choose your clients, and be your own boss. However, this freedom also comes with the responsibility of…

Dorian Regester March 14, 20258 minutes

News and Trends

How the Latest Inflation Data Impacts Your FIRE Strategy: What the Federal Reserve’s Dilemma Means for Early Retirement Planning

Inflation is one of the most powerful forces in shaping the financial landscape, and the latest inflation readings have placed the Federal Reserve in a challenging position. For those pursuing…

Dorian Regester March 13, 20259 minutes

Housing

Maximizing Homeownership with a Family Opportunity Mortgage

In the world of personal finance and homeownership, strategies that support both family and wealth-building goals can be game-changers. One such option is the Family Opportunity Mortgage (FOM), a program…

Dorian Regester March 13, 20259 minutes

News and Trends

Five Key Takeaways from the February 2025 US CPI Report: Insights for FIRE Seekers

The release of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for February 2025 has significant implications for anyone pursuing financial independence and early retirement (FIRE). Understanding inflation trends, price changes,…

Dorian Regester March 12, 20258 minutes

Age-Specific FIRE Strategies

How Gen Z’s Wealth Effect Will Shape the Economy

In the coming decades, Gen Z—the generation born between 1997 and 2012—will become a major economic force. As they start to enter their prime earning years, the wealth effect they…

Dorian Regester March 12, 20259 minutes