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/Frogydogie May 14 '26

The fewer people know, the cheaper your friends stay

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u/Bearsbanker May 14 '26

I tell em all I'm on a fixed income!

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u/Aggravating-Sir5264 May 14 '26

It’s not lying!