My FIRE Journey Is Stuck—How Do I Invest More? 😩💸

Lately, I've been obsessed with reaching financial independence and retiring early (FIRE), but my progress feels painfully slow. I work long hours at a tech startup in Austin, and after taxes and bills, I'm struggling to invest more than 20% of my take-home pay. I keep hearing that I should be investing at least 50%, but with rent, student loans, and the occasional splurge, it's tough. I promise myself I won't touch these investments until retirement, but sometimes I worry I'm not doing enough. Has anyone else faced this? Do you have any tips or tricks to boost your investment rate without feeling deprived? I’d love to hear how others are making it work! 🙏💬 #FIREJourney #InvestingTips #WorkplaceStruggles #JobCareer #Career