From 9c460bab22b647d43a11076d8b5439110d641eac Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Felix Schulze Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:55:15 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] SEO --- src/app/layout.tsx | 4 +- src/app/page.tsx | 140 +++++++++++++++++++++++++-------------------- 2 files changed, 81 insertions(+), 63 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/app/layout.tsx b/src/app/layout.tsx index 0dac805..f641bb7 100644 --- a/src/app/layout.tsx +++ b/src/app/layout.tsx @@ -5,9 +5,9 @@ import { Geist } from "next/font/google"; export const metadata: Metadata = { title: - "FIRE Calculator - Plan Your Financial Independence & Early Retirement", + "InvestingFIRE Calculator | Plan Your Financial Independence & Early Retirement", description: - "Calculate your FIRE number, estimate your retirement age, and plan your path to financial independence with this comprehensive FIRE calculator.", + "Achieve Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) with the InvestingFIRE calculator. Get personalized projections and investing advice to plan your journey.", icons: [{ rel: "icon", url: "/favicon.ico" }], }; diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx index f47c62e..d3ee4e5 100644 --- a/src/app/page.tsx +++ b/src/app/page.tsx @@ -9,41 +9,54 @@ import { export default function HomePage() { return (
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- The #1 FIRE Calculator +
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+ InvestingFIRE

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+ The #1 FIRE Calculator +

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+ +
{/* Added SEO Content Sections */}
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What is FIRE?

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+ What is FIRE? Understanding Financial Independence and Early + Retirement +

FIRE stands for "Financial Independence, Retire Early." - It's a movement focused on aggressive saving and investing to - build a large enough portfolio that the returns can cover living - expenses indefinitely. Achieving FIRE means you are no longer - dependent on traditional employment to fund your lifestyle, giving - you the freedom to pursue passions, travel, or simply enjoy life - without the need for a regular paycheck. + It's a movement focused on aggressive saving and strategic + investing to build a substantial portfolio. The goal is for + investment returns to cover living expenses indefinitely, freeing + you from traditional employment. Achieving FIRE means gaining the + freedom to pursue passions, travel, or simply enjoy life without + needing a regular paycheck. Sound investing advice is crucial for + building the wealth needed.

- The core principle often involves saving a high percentage of income - (sometimes 50% or more) and investing it wisely, typically in - low-cost index funds. The target amount, often called the "FIRE - number," is usually calculated as 25 times your desired annual - spending, based on the 4% safe withdrawal rate rule. + The core principle involves maximizing your savings rate (often + 50%+) and investing wisely, typically in low-cost, diversified + assets like index funds. Your "FIRE number" – the capital + needed – is often estimated as 25 times your desired annual + spending, derived from the 4% safe withdrawal rate guideline. This + FIRE calculator helps you personalize this estimate.

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How This Calculator Works

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+ How This FIRE Calculator Provides Investing Insights +

- This calculator helps you estimate your path to FIRE based on your - current financial situation and future projections. Here's a - breakdown of the inputs: + This calculator helps visualize your path to FIRE by projecting + investment growth based on your inputs. Understanding these + projections is a key piece of investing advice for long-term + planning. Here's a breakdown of the inputs:

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The calculator simulates your investment growth year by year, - factoring in monthly contributions, compound growth, and - inflation's effect on your target allowance. It then determines - the age at which your accumulated capital is sufficient to sustain - your desired, inflation-adjusted monthly allowance throughout your - expected retirement years until your specified life expectancy. It - estimates your "FIRE Number" (the capital needed at - retirement) and the age you might reach it. + incorporating monthly contributions, the power of compound growth (a + core investing principle), and inflation's impact on your + target allowance. It estimates the age at which your capital could + sustain your desired, inflation-adjusted monthly spending throughout + your expected retirement until your specified life expectancy. It + calculates your potential "FIRE Number" and the age you + might reach financial independence.

- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) + FIRE & Investing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

@@ -110,15 +123,16 @@ export default function HomePage() { - Is the Expected Growth Rate realistic? + Is the Expected Growth Rate realistic? Finding the right + investing advice often starts here. Historically, diversified stock market investments have returned - around 7-10% annually over the long term, before inflation. A - rate of 7% (after fees) is often used as a reasonable estimate, - but past performance doesn't guarantee future results. - It's crucial to choose a rate you feel comfortable with and - understand the associated risks. + around 7-10% annually long-term (before inflation). A rate of 7% + (after fees) is common, but remember past performance + doesn't guarantee future results, a fundamental piece of + investing advice. Choose a rate reflecting your risk tolerance + and investment strategy. @@ -138,15 +152,15 @@ export default function HomePage() { - Can I really retire early? + Can I really retire early with FIRE? - Retiring significantly earlier than traditional retirement age - is possible but requires discipline, a high savings rate, and - consistent investment growth. The feasibility depends heavily on - your income, expenses, savings habits, and investment returns. - Use this calculator as a tool for planning and motivation, but - remember it provides estimates based on your inputs. + Retiring significantly early is achievable but demands + discipline, a high savings rate, and smart investing. Success + depends on income, expenses, savings habits, and investment + returns. Use this FIRE calculator as a planning tool, + understanding it provides estimates based on your assumptions + and chosen investing approach. @@ -182,26 +196,24 @@ export default function HomePage() { {/* Optional: Add a section for relevant resources/links here */}

- Further Reading & Resources + FIRE Journey & Investing Resources

- Want to learn more about FIRE and continue your journey to financial - independence? Here are some valuable resources to explore: + Ready to dive deeper into FIRE and solidify your investing strategy? + Explore these valuable resources for financial independence planning + and investing advice:

Getting Started with FIRE:

  1. - Read foundational content like Mr. Money Mustache's simple - math article + Calculate your personal numbers using this FIRE calculator and + other tools.
  2. - Calculate your personal numbers using this and other FIRE - calculators -
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  3. - Join communities like r/Fire to ask questions and find support + Seek sound investing advice and consider joining communities + like r/Fire for support.
  4. Explore books and podcasts to deepen your understanding
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Blogs & Websites

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+ Blogs & Investing Websites +

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Books & Learning

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+ Books & Investment Learning +

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- Additional Calculators & Tools + Additional FIRE & Investing Calculators

  • @@ -306,8 +324,8 @@ export default function HomePage() { target="_blank" className="text-primary hover:underline" > - CAGR Compound Interest Calculator - Calculate how your - investments grow over time + CAGR Compound Interest Calculator - Understand Investment + Growth
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- Recent Articles & Trends + Recent Investing & FIRE Articles