If you are following my blog and you are serious about financial freedom, I invite you to be among the first to join my new Telegram Channel – “FIRE with Ivan”. For the past 12 years, I have been using this blog and email to communicate with you. If you are still reading my blog articles and emails, I reckon that what I wrote has helped you in certain ways, and I thank you for your encouragement over the years. About 5 years ago, I was “infected” by the Financial Freedom bug and I summarized my findings in my book “FIRE Your Retirement”. I realize that FIRE is NOT just about investing or earning more, but a dedication to design a lifestyle that is not supported by you doing something that you don’t enjoy. Even though money can’t buy you freedom, it gives you security and choice. That is why you can’t achieve FIRE without a solid financial status....