Is staying single and childless a cheat code to reaching financial independence at an earlier age/faster time period?

XGHOW · 2020-11-01T06:44:47+00:00

Absolutely

Last_Supermarket302 · 2020-11-01T07:11:19+00:00

That and adopting a minimal life style, you should find yourself at retirement decades ahead of most people...

ToANewMe · 2020-11-01T06:54:12+00:00

Yes.

Youngkemba11 · 2020-11-01T07:12:47+00:00

I read a report that said the average child care cost is about $10k-$13k\year. Any man that chooses the single childfree life with a stable career, can set himself up nicely using that would be “child care” to invest and retire early.

DannyTTT55 · 2020-11-01T08:21:58+00:00

It's pretty much the only way

Married guys who think their wife will let them FIRE are kidding themselves

hopscotchking · 2020-11-01T09:42:30+00:00

How is this even up for debate? Who would answer no to this question? Kids cost money. That money could otherwise be used on yourself.

In other news, 5+5=10. Now here’s Kevin with the weather and traffic.

MechanicInternal75 · 2020-11-01T07:31:10+00:00

Yes, it is much easier to reach financial freedom as a single man than as a husband/father.

bigmodaman20173 · 2020-11-01T11:22:17+00:00

I agree. However imo its more even the intention of staying single. Even single men spend so much to attract women. So that their future self could not be single. Things like buying nice cars or expensive ass clothes to attract them. So if you really lived for you and never intend to date you would save a hell of a lot of money.

However two things are still needed:

Make a decent salary

Save

clayticus · 2020-11-01T13:43:28+00:00

100% you'll be able to FIRE before 45 years old without an issue

p3b234cw4z2 · 2020-11-01T06:56:15+00:00

Yes. 100%

PHyL1X · 2020-11-01T07:03:49+00:00

2020-11-01T16:31:57+00:00

Yes. If I could, I would go back in time and stay single and childless. I love my daughter, but now being divorced, I literally have nothing to show from being married. It was nothing more than a financial drain and waste of time.

mgtowthroww · 2020-11-01T19:22:48+00:00

I was married for 10 years.

My ex filed false rape allegations against me and has withheld the kids from me for nearly a year. I've paid $135k in legal fees so far and not counting the 70% I'm paying in Child support and extra support. You be the judge.

DaPoorWahmens · 2020-11-01T11:58:24+00:00

Yes, but it still depends on your work ethic and fiscal responsibility.

lethargic_apathy · 2020-11-01T12:33:50+00:00

I’d say it increases your chances significantly. It’s kind of ridiculous how much time and money is expected of men nowadays. You can be ridiculed for just about everything, and what’s your reward?

Staying single allows you to focus on your own hobbies, education, and career. You don’t have to worry about obligations to another person who will get angry or guilt trip you because you aren’t showering them in attention or material wealth.

People say it’s “childish” and “selfish” for men to stay single, but it’s seen as brave and empowering for women. Society’s double standards are as clear as day, and we shouldn’t feel any worse for pursuing our own self-interests because someone isn’t happy having to carry their own weight and hold themselves accountable for their own standing in society

Dunkman83 · 2020-11-01T14:18:40+00:00

if i didnt have a kid at 19 id be a millionare im sure.

someevilwhitemen · 2020-11-01T16:29:29+00:00

working your ass off and living a minimalist life is !!!

but minimalist implies single and childless of course

CrossfadeAMV · 2020-11-01T09:11:54+00:00

Yes. A big yes.

atheos42 · 2020-11-01T10:12:00+00:00

This is the way

Ben-jaman · 2020-11-01T10:51:00+00:00

It’s also the opportunity cost. I currently work two different jobs alongside my main career. I love what I do and I’m making great money. I’m able to do this and still have a busy and active social life because I’m single and child free. None of my colleagues with families could live life the way I do. It’s not what kids cost in the material sense, it’s what they cost in loss of freedom and missed opportunities.

Youngkemba11 · 2020-11-02T03:20:27+00:00

Add staying Petless as a cheat code as well. Having pets is like taking care of kids in super easy mode.

You can have pets if you want.

But if you want to reach financial independence as quick as possible, its better to be petless too.

donersbruv2 · 2020-11-02T09:56:56+00:00

I wouldn't call it "cheat code" as that suggests you're not being fair to the system - that you're being dishonest. But semantics aside, yes it's definitely gonna get you to freedom much faster.

JustArtist8 · 2020-11-01T12:08:45+00:00

I'd say it's the only viable way

Kini42 · 2020-11-01T14:11:49+00:00

YES

to make a long story short!

genesicforone · 2020-11-01T14:19:39+00:00

Yeah but one of the things that men would want to do is the have a good family.That is just not possible given gynocentrism.

A family in this day and age would just be mouths to feed and a woman who would nag you to death.You have no authority.Women where I come form have made it hard just to even put food on the table.So much of my rights have been taken away even when single.I won't at least give them even more.

me-dgaf · 2020-11-01T17:16:41+00:00

No better plan.

BrodesBallBag · 2020-11-01T23:44:04+00:00

Without a doubt. When I was on $60k my family were consuming around $45k of that per year.

Youngkemba11 · 2020-11-02T00:00:37+00:00

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R_Hak · 2020-11-01T15:26:23+00:00

Yes, but society/gynocracy/the way human nature is built, will still find a way to extract value from you.

Do everything to accelerate the decay. Technology is not a male ally, it is always used against us.

2020-11-01T17:44:02+00:00

yessir

mgtow-for-life · 2020-11-01T21:25:17+00:00

2020-11-02T20:58:44+00:00

Does a polar bear shit in the woods?!

Title	Is staying single and childless a cheat code to reaching financial independence at an earlier age/faster time period?
Author	Youngkemba11
Upvotes	104
Comments	49
Date	November 1, 2020 6:41 AM UTC (5 years ago)
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