About Mike
Investor, learner, family man and writer focused on financial independence, thoughtful investing, international tax strategy and geographic arbitrage.
Who I Am
I’m Mike, the voice behind FireByMike. I write about financial freedom for people who want their money to create choices, flexibility and a calmer life, not just a larger number on a screen.
FireByMike sits at the intersection of investing, income, taxation, country strategy and family wealth. The goal is simple: make better financial decisions so life can be designed more intentionally.
My Background
My perspective is shaped by practical investing, long-term thinking and the reality that family life, taxes, geography and lifestyle all affect financial independence. I’m interested in the decisions that compound quietly over years.
That means fewer hot takes, fewer predictions and more durable frameworks: income, risk, valuation, optionality, tax awareness and the psychology of enough.
Why FireByMike Exists
Most financial content treats money as the destination. FireByMike treats money as a tool. The real question is what kind of life your financial decisions make possible.
This publication exists for readers who care about financial independence, but also about mobility, family, taxation, international living and building a life with more room to breathe.
My Investing Philosophy
I prefer patience over excitement, income over hype, and long-term resilience over fragile complexity. Good investing should survive ordinary life: family needs, market stress, tax changes and shifting priorities.
The best financial strategy is not the one that looks smartest in a spreadsheet. It is the one you can live with, stick with and use to create real-world freedom.
Financial Freedom and Geographic Arbitrage
FireByMike also explores how geography can change the math of freedom. Where you live affects costs, taxes, lifestyle, opportunity and peace of mind. A good financial plan should understand place as well as portfolio.
The site is for people who want to think globally, invest calmly and build family wealth with intention.