See How Different Australians Plan for FIRE
Six example scenarios, six different paths to financial independence. See exactly how ProjectFi models each plan, with real numbers, real tax, and real super.
These are fictional scenarios created to illustrate how different Australians might approach FIRE planning. They are not real people or actual financial outcomes.
Maya Patel
Fictional example
Library tech. $72k income. Aiming for 43, with the base case showing 41.
🟡 Base case clears Lean FIRE 2 years early
James Chen & Priya Mehta
Fictional example
Saved hard early. Now retirement at 60 is already funded.
🟡 Retirement at 60 is already funded
Sam Nguyen
Fictional example
Ex-engineer. Semi-retired at 42. Café income covers most of life while the portfolio compounds.
🟡 Full retirement looks viable at 54
Aisha Robinson & Tom Robinson
Fictional example
Half the number hit. Now compounding and one strong income close the gap.
🟡 Aisha can stop fully about 4 years sooner
David Kowalski & Leanne Kowalski
Fictional example
Dual income, disciplined saving, and a classic plan that lands early.
🟡 Hit target 4 years early
Dr. Ravi Sundaram
Fictional example
Surgeon. High income. Expensive life. The first plan broke; the rebuilt one works.
🔴 Original plan missed by more than $1.1M