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Lean FI
Coverage of Lean FI in the Nexus archive.
- A professor who hit 'Lean FI' by moving abroad and saving 70% of his income explains why he prefers the 'permanent portfolio' investment strategy
Miguel Marquez, a university professor, achieved Lean FI by moving abroad and saving 70% of his income. He uses a modified permanent portfolio strategy with stocks, bonds, gold, and cash, favoring 10% cash instead of the traditional 25%.
- A Spanish professor struggled to save money in the US. Moving abroad helped him reach Lean FI at 47.
Miguel Marquez, a professor teaching in China, achieved Lean Financial Independence (Lean FI) by moving abroad. After struggling to save in the US, he saved 70% of his income in Brazil and China due to lower living costs, enabling a lean lifestyle supported by investments while continuing to teach.