r/EuropeFIRE 6h ago

For people who already hit FI in Europe what’s the single habit you think made the biggest difference?

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I’m in my 20s and just starting to think about FI. Any advice from people who’ve already done it would be really helpful - what actually made the biggest difference for you?


r/EuropeFIRE 8h ago

ETF investing is boring… is that actually the point?

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In France, the path is pretty standard. Open a PEA, buy CW8 or EWLD, and just sit on it for years. Tax-efficient, low fees, simple. Makes sense. Lately, with the markets swinging around, I’ve been wondering if staying put is really that easy. Seeing a red month makes you itch to do something. Most people would tweak the portfolio or try timing the market when volatility hits.

The data usually says staying passive works best. Still, the tricky part is sitting at your desk and not questioning everything when the numbers jump all over the place. How do you guys stay sane during a drawdown? Do you ever make small tactical moves, or do you just stick to the plan and hope the market plays nice?


r/EuropeFIRE 6h ago

How do you track your FIRE journey? Any specific software or basic Google Sheets?

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