A millennial who achieved financial independence at age 30 says 'it's never been easier' to hit FIRE
Grant Sabatier is the author of "Financial Freedom" and "Inner Entrepreneur." Courtesy of Grant Sabatier 'Financial Freedom' author Grant Sabatier says FIRE is easier to achieve in 2026 than ever before. He says the internet has made it easier to build income streams. Plus, FIRE has become easier to personalize. Still, inflation and housing costs have made FIRE harder for lower earners. Grant Sabatier started investing around 2010, rode a strong bull market, and reached financial independence in his 30s . The bestselling author of " Financial Freedom ," who grew his net worth from practically nothing to more than $1 million in five years, has watched the financial independence, retire early (FIRE) movement evolve over the last decade and a half. When asked how he would define FIRE in 2026, Sabatier said: "It's never been easier to do it." That may sound counterintuitive. Sabatier acknowledged that parts of the FIRE path are harder to...
