I earn £230,000 and want to retire at 47 — my younger girlfriend thinks that’s unfair

The couple are struggling to reach an agreement on their future (Picture: Getty Images)

The FIRE movement – Financial Independence, Retire Early – has gained enormous traction in the UK over the last decade.

The premise is simple: save aggressively, invest heavily and exit the workforce decades before the state pension age.

But while retiring early when you’re single is a maths problem, a relationship turns this into a negotiation – especially if there’s a significant wealth disparity.

While this week’s Money Proble...