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Financial Independence Basics

Understand why the FI vs rich distinction: rich is about accumulation size.

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FI defined

Understand why the FI vs rich distinction: rich is about accumulation size.

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FI vs rich

Understand why the lifestyle inflation trap: income doubles, lifestyle doubles, savings rate stays at 5%.

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The FI number (25× expenses)

Understand why the math behind 25×: if your portfolio = 25× annual expenses, then 4% of portfolio = 100% of expenses.

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Nigerian FI context

Understand why inflation-beating assets: (1) Equities — company revenues rise with inflation, translating to stock price appreciation above inflation over time.

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Why teens should care

Understand why the teen FI advantage is purely about time.

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