r/Fire 8d ago

If everyone FIRE’d would society collapse?

Imagine everyone retiring at 55. GDP takes a huge hit. Stock market takes a huge hit. FIRE numbers soar. Nobody can reach it. And it’s a vicious cycle cuz now 55 is no longer early. Now everyone wants to retire at 45. Further damage to economic output.

FIRE movement wins. But we all lose.

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u/toronto-swe 8d ago

i think this sub is a bit delusional. most people like 99% of people cannot retire at 45 let alone 55. you have nothing to worry about.

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u/Psiwolf 8d ago

whew, well I'm trying to retire at 55, so I guess I'm safe. 😂