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We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40

We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
BBC Business Monday 29 June 2026, 23:03 UTC 1 min read
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The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.

The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.
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