r/FIREUK
326k members
r/FIREUK is a subreddit with 326k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and money talk, and the community frequently discusses struggling, looking, fire, investment, and advice, 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
: "50, considering retiring now – ~£1.1m pension + ~£350k outside pension. Critique my 7-year bridge and gilt-ladder plan?"
11 posts
#2
Money Talk
: "22M What is the right split between Stocks and Shares ISA, savings and LISA if I have £1000 available per month for this?"
7 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I've been reminded of my mortality"
3 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "Built a FIRE calculator. If you are interested, have a try :)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/FIREUK
#1
Struggling
15 posts
#2
Looking
8 posts
#3
Fire
5 posts
#4
Investment
3 posts
#5
Advice
2 posts
#6
Goals
2 posts
#7
Job
2 posts
#8
Pension
2 posts
#9
Employment
1 post
#10
Experiments
1 post
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
+37k members(12.6%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026