Retired FIRE Pioneer Forced to Return to Work for Kids' College Funds.

Sam Dogen, a pioneer of the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement who retired at age 34 with a $3 million net worth, is returning to work at age 45 to afford his children's college education. Though his day-to-day expenses are covered by passive income, he estimates it could cost as much as $1.5 million to send both of his children to college. Dogen plans to work through their college years and reassess from there, and is interested in opportunities in video production or working with a sports team. He cites the flexibility of remote work policies as a reason for his desire to return to work.