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Fat FIRE Calculator: See Your Number for a Luxurious Early Retirement

Use our Fat FIRE Calculator to determine how much you need to retire early with a luxury lifestyle. Find your number, plan smarter, and live big.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jul 23, 2025 • 3 min read
What Is Barista FIRE? Your Simple Guide to Semi-Retirement and Financial Freedom
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What Is Barista FIRE? Your Simple Guide to Semi-Retirement and Financial Freedom

Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) is a movement that prioritizes cutting expenses, saving aggressively, and investing wisely so you can retire far earlier than the traditional age of 65.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jul 22, 2025 • 12 min read
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Barista FIRE Calculator – Plan Your Semi‑Retired Life With Numbers

Dreaming of quitting your full‑time job early, picking up flexible work you actually enjoy, and knowing your nest egg will still reach full Financial Independence? That’s the promise of Barista FIRE, and this calculator shows you, in hard numbers, how soon you can get there.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jul 22, 2025 • 3 min read
What Is Coast FIRE? Coasting to Financial Independence Explained
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What Is Coast FIRE? Coasting to Financial Independence Explained

TL;DR – Coast FIRE Coast FIRE means you’ve saved enough in your retirement accounts that, without adding more, your investments will naturally grow to fund retirement by a traditional age (around 60–65). You still work now, but only to cover current expenses, not to save aggressively for retirement.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jul 22, 2025 • 15 min read
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Coast Fire Calculator – Find Your Coast FIRE Number & Retire Smarter

Coast FIRE is achieved when your retirement savings are large enough to grow on their own, without further contributions, to fully fund your retirement by a traditional retirement age.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jul 21, 2025 • 3 min read
Crypto Portfolio Tracker: Complete 2025 Guide
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Crypto Portfolio Tracker: Complete 2025 Guide

Why Crypto Investors Need Real-Time Portfolio Tracking Crypto markets are notoriously volatile, so prices can swing wildly within minutes. Manually updating spreadsheets after every trade or price change is nearly impossible in such a fast-moving environment. Moreover, most investors now hold assets on multiple wallets and exchanges (e.g. DeFi

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jul 21, 2025 • 7 min read
Dividend Portfolio Tracker: Complete 2025 Guide
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Dividend Portfolio Tracker: Complete 2025 Guide

Easily track yields, payout dates, and DRIP growth with a dividend portfolio tracker. Learn step-by-step and see how PinkLion automates income investing for you.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jun 20, 2025 • 9 min read
Google Sheets Portfolio Tracker: A Beginner’s DIY Guide
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Google Sheets Portfolio Tracker: A Beginner’s DIY Guide

Create a Google Sheets portfolio tracker with live prices, free templates, and pro tips. Build your own stock dashboard in minutes no paid software required.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jun 19, 2025 • 7 min read
A Guide to PinkLion's Scenario Simulation Tool
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A Guide to PinkLion's Scenario Simulation Tool

Comparing a common investment consideration US vs. European Stocks.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz May 14, 2025 • 7 min read
Crude Oil Market Outlook: Understanding the Dynamics of a Global Industry
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Crude Oil Market Outlook: Understanding the Dynamics of a Global Industry

An overview of how the crude oil market is influenced by economic conditions, geopolitical events, technological developments, and environmental concerns.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jan 28, 2025 • 10 min read
Costco Wholesale Corporation | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History
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Costco Wholesale Corporation | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History

The strengths and weaknesses of Costco Wholesales Corporation's business model and its history as a retail company.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jan 11, 2025 • 4 min read
PepsiCo Inc. | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History
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PepsiCo Inc. | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History

The strengths and weaknesses of PepsiCo Inc.'s business model and its history as a food and beverage company.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jan 10, 2025 • 4 min read
Amazon.com Inc. | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History
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Amazon.com Inc. | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History

The strengths and weaknesses of Amazon.com Inc.'s business model and its history as a technology and ecommerce company.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jan 9, 2025 • 4 min read
Walt Disney Company | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History
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Walt Disney Company | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History

The strengths and weaknesses of Walt Disney's business model and its history as a media company.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Apr 25, 2023 • 4 min read
Adobe Incorporated | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History
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Adobe Incorporated | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History

The strengths and weaknesses of Adobe Inc.'s business model and its history as a technology company.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Apr 25, 2023 • 4 min read
Walt Disney Company | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History
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Walt Disney Company | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History

The strengths and weaknesses of Walt Disney's business model and its history as a media company.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Apr 25, 2023 • 4 min read
The Rise of Fang Stocks: A Comprehensive Guide
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The Rise of Fang Stocks: A Comprehensive Guide

What are Fang stocks and how do they influence the stock market?

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jan 28, 2023 • 10 min read
Eli Lilly and Company | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History
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Eli Lilly and Company | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History

The strengths and weaknesses of Eli Lilly and Company's business model and its history as a pharmaceutical company.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jan 11, 2023 • 4 min read
News Corporation | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History
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News Corporation | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History

The strengths and weaknesses of News Corporation's business model and its history as a media company.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jan 8, 2023 • 4 min read
Under Armour Inc. | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History
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Under Armour Inc. | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History

The strengths and weaknesses of Under Armour Inc.'s business model and its history as a sports apparel and footwear company.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jan 8, 2023 • 3 min read
Microsoft Corporation | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History
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Microsoft Corporation | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History

The strengths and weaknesses of Microsoft Corporation's business model and its history as a technology company.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jan 8, 2023 • 4 min read
IPG Photonics Corporation | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History
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IPG Photonics Corporation | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History

The strengths and weaknesses of IPG Photonics Corporation's business model and its history as a fiber laser manufacturer.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jan 8, 2023 • 3 min read
Fox Corporation | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History
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Fox Corporation | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History

The strengths and weaknesses of Fox Corporation's business model and its history as a media company.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jan 8, 2023 • 3 min read
Apple Inc. | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History
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Apple Inc. | Stock Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, and History

The strengths and weaknesses of Apple Inc.'s business model and its history as a technology company.

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Jan 7, 2023 • 4 min read
A Beginner-Friendly Introduction to Monte Carlo Method
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A Beginner-Friendly Introduction to Monte Carlo Method

Analyzing the Bitcoin Trend with Monte Carlo Simulations

  • Jan Schmitz
Jan Schmitz Dec 31, 2022 • 9 min read
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