5/10
MixedCommit to a high-income skill
I'm at a stage where earning is not optional anymore — it’s necessary
Financial IndependenceCareer Development
1/10
SettledReturning to work after 3-year sabbatical
I took a 3-year sabbatical to focus on family and personal growth, but now I'm returning to work due to financial and non-financial reasons.
Financial IndependenceReturning To Work
1/10
SettledDiscuss daily FI topics
No regret, just discussion
Financial IndependenceDiscussion Thread
2/10
SettledUse SGOV for emergency fund instead of high yield savings account
I earn higher returns on my emergency fund and save on taxes
Financial IndependenceInvestment Strategies
5/10
MixedDiscussing daily FI topics
I post about daily FI topics
Financial IndependenceDiscussion Thread
2/10
SettledInvesting in index funds to reach FI
Invested $1.95M in index funds, exceeded goal of $2.5M
Financial IndependenceInvesting
5/10
MixedDiscuss daily FI topics
No regret with discussion
Financial IndependenceDiscussion Thread
5/10
MixedMoving abroad for financial gain
Moved abroad, weighing financial benefits against lifestyle costs
Financial IndependenceMoving Abroad
5/10
MixedDiscuss daily FI topics
Relaxed rules for posting
Financial IndependenceDiscussion Thread
2/10
SettledPursuing FIRE at age 35
Started saving aggressively, invested in stocks and real estate
Financial IndependenceFire
2/10
SettledImplementing 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
Financial IndependenceReddit Moderation
1/10
SettledRetired in mid-2025 at 35
Achieved financial independence through military service and smart investing
Financial IndependenceMilitary Fire
2/10
SettledFront-loading work years for later freedom
Stumbled upon old essay that changed my perspective
Financial IndependenceFi Strategy
1/10
SettledDiscussing daily topics
I'm discussing daily finance topics
Financial IndependenceDiscussion Thread
5/10
MixedHave FI discussions here
Discussing FI topics freely
Financial IndependenceDiscussion Thread
5/10
MixedDiscuss daily financial topics
No specific outcome
Financial IndependenceDiscussion Thread
8/10
RegretInvesting 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
Financial IndependenceInvesting Strategy
1/10
Settled2025 FI Survey is Here
I created the 2025 FI survey to gather data from the community.
Financial IndependenceSurvey
2/10
SettledContinuing to grind despite burnout and advice to quit
Reached 80% of FI goal, $2.07m in cash and investments, and learned to change mindset from stress to well-being
Financial IndependenceProgress Update
8/10
RegretPrioritized financial goals over relationship
I lost a girlfriend because I prioritized saving over spending on her
Financial IndependenceRelationship