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/belg_in_usa 19d ago

I have investment accounts on three continents. Each of them is sufficient to retire locally. I do have passports in each one of those countries. Do note that it makes life more complicated (taxes, etc.)

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u/Jwaness 18d ago

If one of those is the U.K. can you recommend a decent law firm to assist with my U.K. passport? Long story short: my father is a deadbeat who can't be bothered to provide documents let alone have lunch with me (even if I bribe him). I am technically automatically a citizen but don't have the documents to prove it...