r/Fire is a subreddit with 978k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and money talk, and the community frequently discusses fire, struggling, struggle, retirement, and investment, and they frequently recommend/review high yield savings account, high interest savings account, and brokerage.
FI/RE (Financial Independence / Retiring Early) is a money strategy that's sweeping the nation. It's not easy, but it is simple: earn more, spend less, and use the difference wisely. Build a baseline of financial security with the difference first, then use it to invest for your future. That way you can begin to earn financial freedom and control your own destiny.
Popular Themes in r/Fire
#1
Advice Requests
: "When did FIRE change from lean FIRE to high income FIRE?"
33 posts
#2
Money Talk
: "You can’t FIRE in most countries"
7 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Six months out from retirement at age 55, and I am freaking out at Affordable Care Act inflation rate"
6 posts
#4
Solution Requests
: "FIRE-oriented expense tracker?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Fire
#1
Fire
: "Not enough to Fire, too much want to work"
66 posts
#2
Struggling
41 posts
#3
Struggle
27 posts
#4
Retirement
: "I've helped people plan Retirements for years. Here's what nobody on this sub wants to hear (and a few things that'll make you feel better)"
21 posts
#5
Investment
: "What's some investing related books that changed your ginancial life for better?"
13 posts
#6
Tired
11 posts
#7
Time
6 posts
#8
Net Worth
: "25, $157k Net Worth. Stay the Course or Change Anything?"
6 posts
#9
Work
: "3 Year Work Anniversary ~290k NW"
5 posts
#10
Career
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/Fire
High Yield Savings Account
55 reviews
#1
Marcus
4.7★ from 10 reviews
#2
Ally
4.0★ from 7 reviews
#3
Wealthfront
4.9★ from 7 reviews
High Interest Savings Account
23 reviews
#1
SoFi
3.8★ from 4 reviews
#2
Capital One
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Wealthfront
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Brokerage
19 reviews
#1
Fidelity
4.7★ from 7 reviews
#2
Vanguard
4.8★ from 5 reviews
#3
Charles Schwab
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/Fire
#1
General Question
: "When did FIRE change from lean FIRE to high income FIRE?"
19 posts
#2
Advice Request
: "Six months out from retirement at age 55, and I am freaking out at Affordable Care Act inflation rate"
19 posts
#3
Milestone / Celebration
: "Officially done"
4 posts
#4
Opinion
: "Expecting a baby and I'm excited for the paternity leave"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Fire
Yearly
+246k members(33.5%)
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Last updated: July 21, 2026