190 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (60%).
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 | 49 (25.8%) | 4 | 16 |
| roth | 25 (13.2%) | 4 | 20 |
| ira | 23 (12.1%) | 3 | 9 |
| planning | 13 (6.8%) | 6 | 21 |
| help | 10 (5.3%) | 4 | 15 |
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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OK, this is all just too complicated.
Social Security Claiming Calculator
Retired and Upping my Cash Position
Fired my AUM advisor, hired a straight fee fiduciary - feels so good
Retirement Taxes are lower than you think
I did a back-of-envelope calculation
For people retiring before 65: how are you covering health insurance before Medicare?
I built a 72(t) calculator that shows the IRS table, factor and formula behind every number. Please try to break it.
Be wary of "free" internet information
Good retirement book
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK, this is all just too complicated. | 138 | 56 | text | Sep 7 |
| Social Security Claiming Calculator | 102 | 95 | image | Sep 3 |
| Retired and Upping my Cash Position | 101 | 98 | text | Sep 18 |
| Fired my AUM advisor, hired a straight fee fiduciary - feels so good | 67 | 42 | text | Sep 29 |
| Retirement Taxes are lower than you think | 59 | 100 | text | Sep 4 |
| I did a back-of-envelope calculation | 28 | 26 | text | Sep 3 |
| For people retiring before 65: how are you covering health insurance before Medicare? | 23 | 143 | link | Sep 23 |
| I built a 72(t) calculator that shows the IRS table, factor and formula behind every number. Please try to break it. | 23 | 0 | link | Sep 9 |
| Be wary of "free" internet information | 23 | 42 | text | Sep 21 |
| Good retirement book | 23 | 77 | text | Sep 11 |
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 Wednesdays around 10 AM 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 6 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 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/DIYRetirement get most?
On r/DIYRetirement, most posts are text posts (60%)