Cashing Out
by Julien Saunders and Kiersten Saunders
A Black couple's path to financial independence: the 15-year career plan, side income, investing and leaving corporate life on their terms, with candor about race and work. Practical and relatable.
Read it if…
you want a FIRE plan from people who do not come from money.
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Skip it if…
you want technical investing detail.
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Three things you will actually use
- Plan the exit from day one.
- Diversify income, not just investments.
- Corporate loyalty is not reciprocal.
Do this first
Write your own 15-year exit plan with one income stream outside your job.
Our verdict
Relatable FIRE plan.
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