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Glossary
Lean FIRE is a FIRE variant that targets financial independence on a frugal expense base, requiring a smaller corpus than mainstream or Fat FIRE.
Retire early (or become independent) by keeping living costs low so you need less invested money.
Often paired with a conservative withdrawal rate. Trade-off is lifestyle constraint versus faster independence. Opposite end of the spectrum from Fat FIRE.
₹35,000 monthly expenses at 3.5% SWR needs a larger multiple than 4%, but the absolute rupee corpus can still be lean versus a ₹1.5 lakh/month lifestyle.
Retire early (or become independent) by keeping living costs low so you need less invested money.
Lean FIRE helps you evaluate products, compare options, and make informed decisions aligned with goals, tax rules, and risk tolerance in the Indian financial system.