80C Deduction

The profit realized when a security is sold for more than its purchase price. In India, classified as short-term (held <=12 months) or long-term (held >12 months) for tax purposes.

The total accumulated amount of money in an investment portfolio or fund. In FIRE planning, the target corpus is the amount needed to sustain retirement expenses.

Financial Independence, Retire Early. A movement focused on aggressive saving and investing to achieve financial independence and retire much earlier than traditional retirement age.

A lump-sum benefit paid by an employer to an employee upon retirement or resignation, based on years of service. Relevant for FIRE planning as a retirement income component.

The duration for which an investor holds a security. Determines tax treatment: equity held over 12 months qualifies for LTCG rates in India.

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. Critical for FIRE planning — your corpus must grow faster than inflation.