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A millennial reached financial independence by 25 using the 'fast version' of FIRE and focusing on cash flow
Cody Berman achieved financial independence by age 25 using the 'fast version' of FIRE, which prioritizes cash flow from income-producing assets like stocks and real estate over building a large nest egg. He shifted from the traditional 4% rule approach to focus on generating monthly income to cover expenses, advocating for the cash-flow method as a faster path to financial independence.
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