Balanced FIRE Explained | Retire Early Without Sacrificing Joy (Part 1)

Ready to start the year with clarity and confidence? In this first episode of my Balanced FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) series, I break down how you can design a life of financial independence without extreme frugality or deprivation. What you’ll learn in this video: • The difference between traditional FIRE and Balanced FIRE • Why mindset and intentional spending matter more than spreadsheets alone • Practical steps to begin your Balanced FIRE journey: tracking, prioritizing joyful expenses, automating savings, and practicing mini retirements • How to enjoy life today while still building long term wealth and freedom Balanced FIRE is about progress, not perfection. It’s about creating a lifestyle that feels rich now and later — so you can retire earlier while still living fully. This is Part 1 of a 4 part series. In Part 2, I’ll walk you step by step through calculating your FI number using tools at www.financialfit.money. If you want to go deeper, I’ve written a full extended blog that breaks down everything in this episode with examples, explanations, and resources. 👉 Read the full blog here: http://www.financialfit.money/balanced-fir... Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss the rest of the series! #BalancedFIRE #FinancialIndependence #FinancialWellness #MoneyMindset #FinancialFreedom #PersonalFinance #DebtFreeJourney #WealthBuilding #FinancialConfidence #FinFitFam #ProgressNotPerfection