167 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 5 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (69%).
r/DIYRetirement Traffic & Engagement r/DIYRetirement Traffic & Engagement
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r/DIYRetirement Flair Performance r/DIYRetirement Flair Performance
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r/DIYRetirement Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/DIYRetirement
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| retirement | 47 (28.1%) | 8 | 23 |
| ira | 15 (9.0%) | 1 | 9 |
| question | 14 (8.4%) | 6 | 23 |
| roth | 13 (7.8%) | 4 | 23 |
| planning | 12 (7.2%) | 1 | 8 |
r/DIYRetirement Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/DIYRetirement
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r/DIYRetirement Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/DIYRetirement
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List of Retirement Planners and Calculators
TIPS ladder implementation — lesson learned
$1MM or less for retirement. Is there a subreddit for this group?
Tips for the "non financial" spouse if something happens
Question: Breaking 4% rule worthwhile?
Help me poke holes in this retirement income plan
Overly optimistic retirement plans due to quirks in Boldin
What period of retirement is the hardest?
Money Audit from Rob Berger’s book Retire Before Mom and Dad 🤯
What withdrawal rate did you target for retirement?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| List of Retirement Planners and Calculators | 148 | 84 | text | Aug 10 |
| TIPS ladder implementation — lesson learned | 59 | 50 | text | Aug 5 |
| $1MM or less for retirement. Is there a subreddit for this group? | 33 | 23 | text | Aug 21 |
| Tips for the "non financial" spouse if something happens | 32 | 63 | text | Aug 22 |
| Question: Breaking 4% rule worthwhile? | 28 | 122 | text | Aug 29 |
| Help me poke holes in this retirement income plan | 24 | 33 | text | Aug 1 |
| Overly optimistic retirement plans due to quirks in Boldin | 24 | 35 | text | Aug 15 |
| What period of retirement is the hardest? | 20 | 39 | text | Aug 31 |
| Money Audit from Rob Berger’s book Retire Before Mom and Dad 🤯 | 19 | 18 | text | Aug 10 |
| What withdrawal rate did you target for retirement? | 18 | 158 | text | Aug 21 |
r/DIYRetirement Audience Overlap r/DIYRetirement Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/DIYRetirement FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/DIYRetirement
What's the best time to post on r/DIYRetirement?
Based on posting volume, r/DIYRetirement is most active on Sundays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/DIYRetirement?
r/DIYRetirement averages 5 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/DIYRetirement get?
Posts on r/DIYRetirement average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/DIYRetirement get most?
On r/DIYRetirement, most posts are text posts (69%)