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Scenario · Barista FIRE · Age 41 → 80

Morgan, 41 — Teacher · Lifecycle Chart

$190,000 invested, $1,200/mo while below Coast, 7% real while saving, target retire 60, then $52,000/yr withdrawals with 2% real in retirement (illustrative stress). Hover the chart for detail.

Teacher earning $68k with two kids and $190k saved. Asking whether Barista FIRE — part-time work for benefits, portfolio covers the rest — is mathematically possible before 60. Scenario calculator
Portfolio path (year-end balance)
Hover any year for balances and cash flow
Portfolio
Coast threshold
Retirement age
Coast rule applies until target retirement age. Not financial advice.
Year-by-year ledger (scroll)
AgePhaseStart $Coast thr.$/mo flowAnnual WEnd $

Same modeling conventions as other scenario charts: 7% real accumulation, 2% real in retirement for visibility of drawdown risk. See calculator.