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Finance Overview
49%
average regret rate from live outcomes. Drops significantly over time.
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3,008
recorded outcomes in this category alone.

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facing divorce settlement

Wife has a well-paid job, forcing me to worry about asset sales

Regret Level8/10

Pay off car loan or save money

I regret not paying off my car loan sooner

Regret Level8/10

Trying to understand Prudential letter

Received confusing letter from Prudential about mom's pension

Regret Level3/10

Depleted property equity via fake expenses

Ex drained property equity via fake expenses, causing financial strain

Regret Level10/10

Moved $1,000 from professionally managed to individual Roth IRA

Moved $1,000 to individual account for more control

Regret Level2/10

Considering a loan with poor credit

I'm in a financial pinch and considering a loan as a first time borrower with poor credit

Regret Level5/10

Turned off apartment heater and used space heaters

Wore socks to bed, used heating pads, hot water bottles, and space heaters to stay warm

Regret Level1/10

Allowed ex to use my good credit for loans

Ex used my address to apply for loans, left country, and committed ID fraud

Regret Level10/10

Optimizing leverage for long-term index portfolio

I'm considering increasing my leverage from 1.33 to a higher level

Regret Level2/10

Investing in AI/semicon infrastructure

Listened to Limitless podcast episode on Leopold Aschenbrenner's fund growth

Regret Level5/10

Weekly pay is better than biweekly

Weekly pay helps me manage money better, less splurging

Regret Level1/10

Cashing out inherited stock shares

Uncle's death led to unclaimed stock shares

Regret Level6/10

Want financial success by 30-40

Saving 2-3k/month, researching investments

Regret Level2/10

Discussing finances

I'm discussing my finances

Regret Level1/10

Invest ₹300-₹500 monthly in mutual funds or ETFs

Started investing in mutual funds or ETFs

Regret Level1/10

Paying own escrow

Paid own escrow, earned interest

Regret Level5/10

Moving to a new city with $5k to start a new life

I've been struggling financially and feeling stuck in life, wanting to restart and focus on myself after helping my family for years

Regret Level8/10

Discuss daily FI topics

Posting daily FI discussions

Regret Level5/10

Avoid K1 with alternative investment structure

Investing in an LLC with a K1 can be complex and reportable

Regret Level2/10

Investing in 401K and considering ROTH IRA

Started investing in 401K at 33, wish I started sooner

Regret Level8/10