Updates & Articles

• The Four Stages of FIRE: Lean, Barista, FIRE, and Fat

  FIRE is not a single finish line. It is a series of milestones, each one buying you more freedom. Here is how I think about the four stages of financial independence, and how Lume tracks them.

  June 12, 2026

• Why You Should Review Your Finances Every Month: 4 Steps to Track Your FIRE Progress

  A monthly financial review is the single most powerful habit you can build on your path to financial independence. Here are the 4 steps I follow every month in Lume.

  June 4, 2026

• Introducing Lume

  Lume is live on the Mac App Store: a private, offline-first FIRE tracker. One-time purchase, no subscription.

  May 1, 2026