Fire Path https://www.fire-path.app/blog Use practical FIRE guides and a scenario-based calculator to compare assumptions and build a resilient path to financial freedom. en-us support@ascend-spark.com (Fire Path Team) support@ascend-spark.com (Fire Path Team) Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.fire-path.app/blog/retiring-into-bear-market-fire-plan What Happens If Your First Year of Retirement Is a Bear Market? https://www.fire-path.app/blog/retiring-into-bear-market-fire-plan A first-year bear market does not automatically break FIRE, but early losses plus rigid withdrawals can permanently reduce the recovery base. Use this U.S. action plan and decision triggers before selling. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT support@ascend-spark.com (Fire Path Team) fireretirement withdrawalsbear marketsequence riskcash flow