financial independenceSurvey
"2025 FI Survey is Here"
I created the 2025 FI survey to gather data from the community.
1/10 regret
financial independenceDiscussion Thread
"Discuss daily financial topics"
No specific outcome
5/10 regret
financial independenceDiscussion Thread
"Discussing daily FI topics"
I post about daily FI topics
5/10 regret
financial independenceInvestment Strategies
"Use SGOV for emergency fund instead of high yield savings account"
I earn higher returns on my emergency fund and save on taxes
2/10 regret
financial independenceInvesting Strategy
"Investing aggressively to achieve financial independence"
I'm investing aggressively to reach financial independence, but feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of making smart financial decisions for my family
8/10 regret
financial independenceDiscussion Thread
"Discuss daily FI topics"
No regret, just discussion
1/10 regret
financial independenceDiscussion Thread
"Discuss daily FI topics"
No regret with discussion
5/10 regret
financial independenceInvesting
"Investing in index funds to reach FI"
Invested $1.95M in index funds, exceeded goal of $2.5M
2/10 regret
financial independenceMoving Abroad
"Moving abroad for financial gain"
Moved abroad, weighing financial benefits against lifestyle costs
5/10 regret
financial independenceDiscussion Thread
"Discussing daily topics"
I'm discussing daily finance topics
1/10 regret
financial independenceDiscussion Thread
"Have FI discussions here"
Discussing FI topics freely
5/10 regret
financial independenceReddit Moderation
"Implementing rule to combat AI/bots"
I had to remove dozens of AI/bot posts daily, making it hard to verify authenticity, so I implemented a karma posting requirement
2/10 regret
financial independenceMilitary FIRE
"Retired in mid-2025 at 35"
Achieved financial independence through military service and smart investing
1/10 regret
financial independenceDiscussion Thread
"Discuss daily FI topics"
Relaxed rules for posting
5/10 regret
financial independenceFI strategy
"Front-loading work years for later freedom"
Stumbled upon old essay that changed my perspective
2/10 regret
financial independenceFIRE
"Pursuing FIRE at age 35"
Started saving aggressively, invested in stocks and real estate
2/10 regret
financial independenceCareer Development
"Commit to a high-income skill"
I'm at a stage where earning is not optional anymore — it’s necessary
5/10 regret