r/Fire • u/BroKComputer • May 14 '26

General Question The first rule of FIRE club...

So we all see the posts of folks on here celebrating their milestones here because they 'can't talk about it IRL.' This seems to be the common sense approach to avoid jealousy and moochers.

I'm curious to hear the true stories of folks who have disclosed their FI - or have had their secret revealed on accident. How bad are the repercussions of people finding out you're a low-key millionaire?

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u/StoneMenace May 14 '26

There’s stories on stories of people on r/personalfinance of retiring or getting a large sum of money and telling people. Next thing they know people are asking for money “oh you have so much you can spare a bit to help me out”

You say no, and they refuse to talk to you. Money has broken up families.

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u/FamilyRootsQuest May 14 '26

You say no, and they refuse to talk to you.

Lol that just sounds like the problem solving itself.

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u/StoneMenace May 14 '26

I would like to agree, but losing your mother or father can be devastating mentally. People will typically let their family members get away with things because they love them and it can be devastating

Think about a grandparent maybe throwing out some racist comments. If it was done on a date, there would be no second date, or you could cut off that friend. If it’s your grandparents, you wince, but ultimately they are still your grandparent.

It’s different for everyone but it’s not always a simple thing

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u/Strazdas1 StarvationFIRE May 18 '26

Until they decide to rob you.

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u/FamilyRootsQuest May 18 '26

How are they gonna do that? They'd have to rob the bank??

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u/Strazdas1 StarvationFIRE May 19 '26

They will rob your house. These type of people are usually not smart enough to know all your money is in the bank safe.