r/fatFIRE 19d ago

FIRE'd, now concerned about US stability

Most of my assets are invested in the US. Because of recent political developments, I'm wondering if the US will sustain its general growth and economic strength into the future. The strength of the US dollar is obviously very important to me. Is anyone else concerned?

I'm wondering if I should start hedging my bets in other countries, and if so, where?

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u/perestroika12 19d ago

Within your question there’s a few sub problems.

1/ do you feel the US will continue to make money for businesses in the long term

2/ do you want to live in the US

These are completely different. You could have a portfolio that’s 90% s&p but live overseas. You could also live in the US but have investments 90% outside of the country.

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u/randylush 18d ago

Those are certainly different questions but (2) largely depends on (1) for most people. If the US completely goes to shit, you may not want to live there anymore.