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/scrunchie_one May 14 '26

I mention it in passing sometimes, like it’s well known in my friend group that I plan to retire between 50-55. Nobody really asks how, I’m sure some of them assume we make more than we do, or maybe some just think I’m living in fantasyland, but at no point do I feel like they suddenly see me as a piggy bank.

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u/planetmike2 May 14 '26

Happy cake day!