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Decisions about
Finances.
Explore thousands of structured choices related to Finances. Dive into what people wish they knew beforehand, tracked longitudinally.
Finances Overview
55%
average regret rate from live outcomes. Drops significantly over time.
Insight
8
recorded outcomes in this category alone.
The Finances Regret Curve
Detailed aggregate statistics and longitudinal curves for this category are being calculated from the dataset.
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maxed out credit cards
I got scammed with a fake check and maxed out my credit cards
Regret Level8/10
quit gambling, save money
I stopped chasing dopamine and started building discipline
Regret Level1/10
Paying off previous house, 2 mortgages
Paid off previous house, 2 mortgages with high interest
Regret Level4/10
slipped back into old habits
I fell back into old habits, making little progress on debt
Regret Level6/10
squandering position at 28
Living at home, $17k net worth despite $55k income
Regret Level8/10
Choosing between Roth and traditional 401(k)
Started contributing 4% to 401(k) to get employer match
Regret Level2/10
Weighing home buying vs renting
I'll be in school, partner's income will support us
Regret Level7/10
save 1 month's worth of expenses first
filed bankruptcy, struggling financially in the past
Regret Level8/10