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Planning for Life's Twists and Turns

Life evolves, and your FIRE plan should too. MoneyOnFire gives you the power to explore what-if scenarios without starting over—so you can stay on track no matter what changes.

June 1, 2025
6 min read
Planning for Life's Twists and Turns

Life isn't static—so why is your plan?

Maybe you're thinking about switching jobs, starting a family, or moving to a new city. Or maybe you just want to explore whether selling your RSUs or renting instead of buying makes more sense.

Most FI tools assume a straight line: no surprises, no changes, no questions. That's not real life.

  • You're stuck with one rigid plan, even if your goals shift
  • You can't test major tradeoffs or play out alternatives
  • You're left guessing how decisions impact your FI date

Without scenario planning, you're either planning blindly—or not planning at all.

Scenario Planning Infographic

MOF lets you explore what-ifs — and still stay on track

MOF gives you the flexibility to model real-life decisions and see how they impact your FI plan.

Adjust income, expenses, and goals

Want to cut expenses by 10%? Model a one-time splurge? Test an income boost or pay cut? Just enter your assumptions and MOF recalculates your entire plan.

Instantly see the tradeoffs

Each change shows immediate updates to your FI date, recommended actions, and your fastest path forward. You'll always know what you're trading—and what you're gaining.

Stacked scenario planning

Life doesn't change one variable at a time. Combine multiple changes like:

  • Getting a raise and funding college
  • Taking a sabbatical and delaying FI
  • Paying for a wedding and switching jobs

MOF handles interdependencies and remembers your inputs—so you never need to rebuild your plan from scratch.

Scenario Example 1Scenario Example 2Scenario Example 3

FAQ

How many scenarios can I run?

As many as you want. MOF is built for fast, flexible, iterative planning.

Can I save and name my scenarios?

Yes—you can save, label, and revisit each scenario to compare or update as your life evolves.

What types of changes can I test?

Almost anything: income changes, expenses, kids' education, housing decisions, RSUs, and more.

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