r/FIREUK
315k members
r/FIREUK is a subreddit with 315k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses fire, investment, retirement, pension, and financial, and they frequently recommend/review investing platform, index fund, and youtube channels.
This is a subreddit to discuss all things relating to gaining financial independence and retiring early (FIRE) with a focus on the UK.
Popular Themes in r/FIREUK
#1
Advice Requests
: "For those against proposed cohabiting divorce laws, please submit your opinions to UK gov"
22 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I did a job I loved, but now have no savings - and can't retire like my friends"
1 post
#3
Money Talk
: "30YO, I earn a bit over £100,000 and will not pay off my student loan in full, ever"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/FIREUK
#1
Fire
: "Has anyone done or plans to do barista Fire?"
121 posts
#2
Investment
: "Overpaying mortgage vs Investment vs Employer Pension for FIRE."
77 posts
#3
Retirement
: "What will you do in Retirement?"
73 posts
#4
Pension
: "When do you stop Pension contribution"
60 posts
#5
Financial
: "(25m) Financial standing and how to propel myself for the future"
27 posts
#6
Isa
: "My Stocks and Shares Isa as a 22 year old…"
26 posts
#7
Advice
: "FIRE aspirations as 2 NHS doctors - Advice / critique please"
25 posts
#8
Milestone
: "100k Milestone reached"
25 posts
#9
Struggling
24 posts
#10
Savings
: "I did a job I loved, but now have no Savings - and can't retire like my friends"
21 posts
Products Discussed in r/FIREUK
Investing Platform
21 reviews
#1
Vanguard
4.0★ from 7 reviews
#2
Freetrade
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#3
iWeb
3.7★ from 3 reviews
Index Fund
18 reviews
#1
Vanguard
4.8★ from 6 reviews
#2
Vanguard VWRL
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
S&P 500
4.0★ from 1 review
Youtube Channels
4 reviews
#1
The Donegan's
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Carl Roberts
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
PensionCraft
5.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/FIREUK
Yearly
+38k members(13.9%)
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Last updated: June 24, 2026