The synthesis: figuring out exactly how much is “enough,” making the stay-or-walk decision, and building the real plan to step off the treadmill for good.
Start with: What’s Your Freedom Number? A 10-Minute Calculation.
Coast FI is the milestone where your invested money will grow to your full freedom number on its own, with no more contributions. Here’s the simple formula, a worked example, and how it fits your other freedom numbers.
Your freedom number isn’t one intimidating seven-figure target. It’s three: an escape fund, a say-no number, and a full freedom number. Here’s how to calculate all three tonight in about ten minutes, and why the first one is closer than you think.