A couple that grew their portfolio by $4 million in 11 years explain how they invest their money, including the individual stocks they own

• When Carl and Mindy Jensen discovered the FIRE movement, they changed their investing strategy.
• They had a lot of their money in individual stocks but started investing in index funds and ETFs.
• Their strategy, which also includes real estate, helped them grow their net worth to $5 million. 

For most of his career, Carl Jensen planned on retiring in his 60s.