Scott Rieckens

Scott Rieckens is the author of "Playing with FIRE," a book chronicling his family's journey towards financial independence and early retirement.

Rieckens, along with his wife, was living a typical upper-middle-class lifestyle in California before discovering the FIRE movement.

Their story involves significant lifestyle changes, including giving up luxury items and relocating to reduce expenses.

Rieckens' background in filmmaking is evident in his narrative approach to the book, which also ties into a documentary he produced on the same subject.

His writing style is described as humble, honest, and relatable, though some readers find his initial financial situation disconnected from average Americans.