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Financial Overview
53%
average regret rate from live outcomes. Drops significantly over time.
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1,213
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

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

Pay off car loan or save money

I regret not paying off my car loan sooner

Regret Level8/10

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

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

Moved $1,000 to individual account for more control

Regret Level2/10

Cashing out inherited stock shares

Uncle's death led to unclaimed stock shares

Regret Level6/10

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

Signed up for Public.com for agentic trading feature

Found trading limitations unusual, lacking stop-limit orders and advanced order types

Regret Level6/10

Paying own escrow

Paid own escrow, earned interest

Regret Level5/10

Want financial success by 30-40

Saving 2-3k/month, researching investments

Regret Level2/10

Investing in better floor cleaning tools

Spending 10 hours weekly on pet hair cleaning

Regret Level4/10

Bought a house

I'm regretful of huge housing costs and overspending, but glad for the personal rewards of homeownership

Regret Level8/10

Avoid K1 with alternative investment structure

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

Regret Level2/10

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

Started investing in mutual funds or ETFs

Regret Level1/10

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

Splitting money between CD and money market accounts

I'm unsure if opening a new CD account is worth the fees

Regret Level5/10

Building long-term portfolio at 23

Invested in VOO, VXUS, VGT, GLTR, AVUV, IBIT

Regret Level1/10

Open new Lloyds current account for £50

I opened a new Lloyds current account to get £50

Regret Level1/10

Paid off $58k credit card debt

Paying off debt was mentally exhausting, but worth it

Regret Level1/10