Published onFebruary 13, 2026Why Income Interruptions Often Slow FIRE More Than Low Returnsfireincome-interruptionrisk-managementcash-flowcareer-resilienceThis article is not another income-stagnation guide. It focuses on high-impact income interruptions and shows how to protect FIRE plans using layered buffers, protection boundaries, career backup, and a 72-hour incident protocol.