About us
Welcome!
We're a Colorado social group loosely organized around the FIRE community (Financial Independence Retire Early), although mainly that's just an excuse to meet interesting, thoughtful new people.
Because of this, our events are pretty varied and random in theme. But in general we tend to do things that are positive and healthy for both us and for the world at large. Come out and join the conversation!
We also have our own "Headquarters" building in Downtown Longmont which is open to people really looking to join something cool - you can learn more at https://www.theficollective.com/
Note: this group is a strictly non-commercial place for the free exchange of ideas. To serve that purpose, all members have access to a group-wide discussion board and other tools to foster open communication. However, using the provided group communication tools to promote your product or service offerings to our members is unacceptable and may result in removal from this group upon review by our Organizers.
Upcoming events
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Sunday Morning Discussions: Early Retirement and Cognitive Decline
East Simpson Coffee Company, 201 E Simpson St, Lafayette, CO, USThis month we'll discuss a recent paper that raises an important question for the FI community: Does retiring early accelerate cognitive decline? Using data from more than 40,000 Americans, the researchers attempt to separate the effects of retirement itself from other factors that influence cognitive health. Join us to discuss the study's findings, its strengths and limitations, and whether—or how—it should affect how we approach early retirement.
Here are two articles about the paper, along with the paper itself. You do not need to read the entire paper to join the discussion.
https://health.yahoo.com/articles/leaving-workforce-early-lead-cognitive-120000433.html
https://fortune.com/article/why-does-retiring-early-lead-to-cognitive-decline/
https://www.nber.org/papers/w35117
Here are a few questions to think about ahead of time. Feel free to bring your own as well.
- What do you think is the study's biggest strength? Biggest weakness?
- Do you think the findings apply equally to someone who chooses FIRE and someone who retires because of layoffs or poor job prospects?
- What aspects of work might protect cognition—mental challenge, routine, social interaction, purpose, or something else? How can those benefits be replaced after retirement?
- The paper found stronger effects for men than women. Why do you think that might be?
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Venue: East Simpson Coffee Company
Website: https://www.eastsimpsoncoffee.com/
Please note that we'll be meeting upstairs instead of in the side building this time.
The coffee shop kindly hosts us with the expectation that each attendee makes a purchase. Please plan accordingly.30 attendees
Past events
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