r/fatFIRE

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About r/fatFIRE

Retire with a fat stash.

The community at a glance

r/fatFIRE is a Subreddit for Finance with roughly 488K members. It has been around since 2016. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 10th largest community in the Finance topic page.

Roughly 45K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Fire, Fatfire, and Retirement. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Money Talk. Product recommendations often mention hysa.

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Established 2016
488K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +45K members
Growth: +10.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2017: 6K members
  • 2018: 15K members
  • 2019: 35K members
  • 2020: 68K members
  • 2021: 131K members
  • 2023: 132K members
  • 2024: 41K members
  • 2025: 34K members
  • 2026: 25K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 7K members
  • Jun: 2K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Before you buy a massive house…10 things to think about.
    2. Do I let my family know?
    3. How do you respond to requests for money for medical treatments from acquaintences?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Before you buy a massive house…10 things to think about. · Do I let my family know? · How do you respond to requests for money for medical treatments from acquaintences?
    21
  • Money Talk
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Planned $500k/yr burn rate but ended up with $900k/yr lifestyle creep
    2. What ways have you used money to make Quality of Life improvements?
    3. Are my stock options basically worthless even though my company 5x’d in valuation?
    #2
    Money Talk
    Planned $500k/yr burn rate but ended up with $900k/yr lifestyle creep · What ways have you used money to make Quality of Life improvements? · Are my stock options basically worthless even though my company 5x’d in valuation?
    3
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What to do with a lump sum of 2.5mm?
    2. Searching for an estate planning attorney that specializes in high net worth clients
    #3
    Solution Requests
    What to do with a lump sum of 2.5mm? · Searching for an estate planning attorney that specializes in high net worth clients
    2
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Just Retired and Tragedy Struck
    2. Warning: TurboTax Full Service is the worst money I have ever spent
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    Just Retired and Tragedy Struck · Warning: TurboTax Full Service is the worst money I have ever spent
    2
  • News
    1 post in the past month
    1. fatFIRE mentioned on The Iced Coffee Hour podcast
    #5
    News
    fatFIRE mentioned on The Iced Coffee Hour podcast
    1

Topics

  • Fire
    40 posts in the past month
    1. A look back on my first year of being fatFIRED
    2. What's the solution to health insurance during fatFIRE?
    3. 29, FIRE'd in Korea, $4.7M liquid + paid-off home ($2.8M) - sanity check my 60+ year SWR, and help me with the anxiety that won't quit
    #1
    Fire
    A look back on my first year of being fatFIRED · What's the solution to health insurance during fatFIRE? · 29, FIRE'd in Korea, $4.7M liquid + paid-off home ($2.8M) - sanity check my 60+ year SWR, and help me with the anxiety that won't quit
    40
  • Fatfire
    37 posts in the past month
    1. Good uses for money in fatFIRE
    2. Husband FATfired at 44 and is miserable. 12M NW.
    3. FatFIRE or more time with young kids (update after 2 years)
    #2
    Fatfire
    Good uses for money in fatFIRE · Husband FATfired at 44 and is miserable. 12M NW. · FatFIRE or more time with young kids (update after 2 years)
    37
  • Retirement
    35 posts in the past month
    1. Establishing Retirement for House Manager
    2. 51M, ~$11M liquid at retirement, $380K verified spend — ready to pull the trigger end of 2027?
    3. Follow up - 1.4 years post Retirement - A few lessons learned
    #3
    Retirement
    Establishing Retirement for House Manager · 51M, ~$11M liquid at retirement, $380K verified spend — ready to pull the trigger end of 2027? · Follow up - 1.4 years post Retirement - A few lessons learned
    35
  • Investment
    28 posts in the past month
    1. Finally Did It. Roughly 6.5-7MM NW
    2. A simple formula for diversification from a single stock
    3. Are my stock options basically worthless even though my company 5x’d in valuation?
    #4
    Investment
    Finally Did It. Roughly 6.5-7MM NW · A simple formula for diversification from a single stock · Are my stock options basically worthless even though my company 5x’d in valuation?
    28
  • Struggling
    24 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    24

Flair

  • Need Advice
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Just closed a $12M exit and getting engaged but we've never talked about money
    2. Husband FATfired at 44 and is miserable. 12M NW.
    3. 37, LOI in hand, struggling with the decision
    #1
    Need Advice
    Just closed a $12M exit and getting engaged but we've never talked about money · Husband FATfired at 44 and is miserable. 12M NW. · 37, LOI in hand, struggling with the decision
    21
  • Lifestyle
    11 posts in the past month
    1. 6 yrs in. Retired at 56, I'm now 61..update
    2. fat events/VIP = boring
    3. Anyone else here struggle to relate to Die With Zero?
    #2
    Lifestyle
    6 yrs in. Retired at 56, I'm now 61..update · fat events/VIP = boring · Anyone else here struggle to relate to Die With Zero?
    11
  • Investing
    6 posts in the past month
    1. ~$10m windfall in concentrated position, zero cost basis
    2. Establishing Retirement for House Manager
    3. Bonds in taxable brokerage when approaching FIRE
    #3
    Investing
    ~$10m windfall in concentrated position, zero cost basis · Establishing Retirement for House Manager · Bonds in taxable brokerage when approaching FIRE
    6
  • Inheritance
    4 posts in the past month
    1. What are some things you're glad you included in your child's trust?
    2. 26F with 11.5M needing life advice
    3. Second marriage, $4.5M NW, I have kids from first marriage, what estate structure protects everyone?
    #4
    Inheritance
    What are some things you're glad you included in your child's trust? · 26F with 11.5M needing life advice · Second marriage, $4.5M NW, I have kids from first marriage, what estate structure protects everyone?
    4
  • Taxes
    3 posts in the past month
    1. A simple formula for diversification from a single stock
    2. No Income or Capital Gains Tax
    3. Greece taxes on securities trading in practice?
    #5
    Taxes
    A simple formula for diversification from a single stock · No Income or Capital Gains Tax · Greece taxes on securities trading in practice?
    3

Product recommendations

  • hysa
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best HYSA Interest Rates Available Now w/ No Limit ::: ONLY SAVINGS ACCOUNTS :::
    2. Best HYSA?
    #1
    hysa
    Best HYSA Interest Rates Available Now w/ No Limit ::: ONLY SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ::: · Best HYSA?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/fatFIRE for?
Best for Finance enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/fatFIRE free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/fatFIRE have?
Roughly 488K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/fatFIRE on?
r/fatFIRE runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/fatFIRE cover?
On the Hive Index, r/fatFIRE is organized under Finance.
How do I join r/fatFIRE?
You can join r/fatFIRE by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Finance communities like?
Communities covering personal finance, investing, and financial planning for individuals and families. Reddit has enormous communities for budgeting and investment strategy, with more niche Discord servers and independent forums serving people focused on specific goals like early retirement or building wealth on an average salary.
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