# ![@BarbellFi Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1514080473089249280.png) @BarbellFi Barbell Financial 💪🏻💰

Barbell Financial 💪🏻💰 posts on X about bitcoin, money, debt, gold the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[finance](/list/finance)  #1411 [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies)  #553 [stocks](/list/stocks)  3.1% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  3.1% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  1.55% [financial services](/list/financial-services)  1.55% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  1.55% [countries](/list/countries)  1.55% [fashion brands](/list/fashion-brands)  0.78% [products](/list/products)  0.78%

**Social topic influence**
[bitcoin](/topic/bitcoin) #222, [money](/topic/money) #2473, [debt](/topic/debt) 7.75%, [gold](/topic/gold) 5.43%, [if you](/topic/if-you) 5.43%, [retirement](/topic/retirement) #909, [$100k](/topic/$100k) #418, [$800k](/topic/$800k) #14, [insurance](/topic/insurance) #1508, [$40k](/topic/$40k) #38

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
[@grok](/creator/undefined) [@btcbreadman](/creator/undefined) [@jaytee116james](/creator/undefined) [@theficouple](/creator/undefined) [@samsamsidybjj](/creator/undefined) [@real_money_blog](/creator/undefined) [@aastack](/creator/undefined) [@indianhodl](/creator/undefined) [@lionrebel76](/creator/undefined) [@lazytot101](/creator/undefined) [@olld__soul](/creator/undefined) [@mikeschiemer](/creator/undefined) [@johnprov1](/creator/undefined) [@tsartoshi](/creator/undefined) [@blind__luck](/creator/undefined) [@synthenergy](/creator/undefined) [@davesechoverse](/creator/undefined) [@theghettomandm](/creator/undefined) [@lakes12341](/creator/undefined) [@omahabrownsfan1](/creator/undefined)

**Top assets mentioned**
[Bitcoin (BTC)](/topic/bitcoin) [Robinhood Markets, Inc.  (HOOD)](/topic/$hood) [NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA)](/topic/$nvda) [RAI Finance (SOFI)](/topic/$sofi) [Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)](/topic/$tsla)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Buyer: I found a house on Zillow I want. Realtor: Awesome Ill contact the listing agent. Buyer: Can I just text the seller Realtor: Absolutely not. Buyer: Why Realtor: First Ill email the listing agent who will email the seller who will think about replying maybe tomorrow. Buyer: Can I just call the listing agent Realtor: Thats not allowed. Buyer: Let me know when I can see the house. [--] WEEKS LATER Realtor: We can go see it now They already have [--] offers so well need to be aggressive here. Buyer: Okay lets go see it AT THE SHOWING Listing Agent: It has a nice open floor plan Buyer: I can see"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2018672803998752794)  2026-02-03T13:07Z 22K followers, 2.1M engagements


"My wife & I own a $800k house My parents own a $1 million house Sister owns a $1.2 million house Brother owns a $500k condo We could sell them all Pool our money together Buy one massive house Share the expenses And help each other Why arent more families doing this 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2014321406650019969)  2026-01-22T12:57Z 21.9K followers, 1.6M engagements


"Ive made a lot of financial mistakes Here are a few of my big ones: Waiting until [--] to start investing Selling [---] Bitcoin in [----] for $3600 Buying a rental property with [--] cash flow Whats your biggest money mistake 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2016133509966876674)  2026-01-27T12:57Z 21.9K followers, 28.4K engagements


"Over 50% of workers age [--] or older get laid off before theyre able to retire They work for a company for 20+ years Think theyre a member of the family Then realize theyre just a number 😔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2016221765274415586)  2026-01-27T18:48Z 21.7K followers, 11K engagements


"We might sell our house soon Going to do seller financing Charge a buyer 5.5% interest Which is less than a bank mortgage But more yield than we can get on cash And if the buyer ever fails to pay We take the house & keep the payments Why arent more people doing this 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2016495785228079216)  2026-01-28T12:57Z 21.9K followers, 1M engagements


"@barneyxbt The federal funds rate is 3.5% which impacts rates on things like savings accounts credit cards HELOCs etc. Mortgage rates are more closely tied to the bond market. Watch the [--] year treasury yield to understand which May mortgage rates are moving"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2016881924455739748)  2026-01-29T14:31Z 21.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Its not even February yet And layoffs are heating up Heres the big ones by number of jobs: Nike - [---] HP - [----] Dow - [----] Citi - [-----] UPS - [-----] Pinterest - [---] Nestl - [-----] Verizon - [-----] Amazon - [-----] Tyson Foods - [----] Not the time to rage quit your job 😬"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2017263562993946998)  2026-01-30T15:48Z 21.9K followers, 15.2K engagements


"Delete LinkedIn. Delete Facebook. Delete Instagram. is the alpha social network"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2017640187652702689)  2026-01-31T16:44Z 21.7K followers, 13.2K engagements


"Had a contractor at my house yesterday Did $1000 worth of work for me When he was done I went to pay him Said he accepts cash check or card I asked if he would take Bitcoin He said no and laughed in my face Bitcoin is either VERY early or wrong 🙂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2018327199091232975)  2026-02-02T14:14Z 21.9K followers, 44.5K engagements


"If Bitcoin is down 30% the past year And gold is up 70% the past year Can someone explain to me like Im [--] years old how Bitcoin is digital gold 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2019395047515648192)  2026-02-05T12:57Z 21.9K followers, 16.1K engagements


"@TheMattViera Burry is entitled to his opinion just as much as any other analyst or hedge fund manager"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2019503299829907597)  2026-02-05T20:08Z 21.7K followers, [---] engagements


"If you dont understand just how much leverage was propping up Bitcoin Then you dont understand Bitcoin All the degens who were 100x long are being liquidated They can have fun living in their cars Bitcoin is repricing to its natural level STOP USING LEVERAGE TO TRADE 🤬"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2019587451216343364)  2026-02-06T01:42Z 21.9K followers, 11.2K engagements


"@GrantCardone I made it broad by stating $10 million plus. Youre top 1% net worth here Whats the threshold today in your mind to be categorized as ultra wealthy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2019947310948450472)  2026-02-07T01:32Z 21.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@AAStack I am once again reminded I dont have enough bitcoin 😂 Bought this latest dip but as usual not heavy enough in hindsight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2019949040532877378)  2026-02-07T01:39Z 21.7K followers, [---] engagements


"The U.S. national debt rose to $39 trillion Here is how much it increased under the last [--] presidents: Bush: $6 trillion Obama: $9 trillion Biden: $8 trillion Trump: $10 trillion This does not have a happy ending 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2020229544037290232)  2026-02-07T20:13Z 21.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@Real_Money_Blog @MikeSchiemer @freedombill3 @ElijahColeman21 @amktparticipant @vanazadian @TheBrilliantBu1 @GenXmillionaire @BrutusVTI @reallyoptimized @orryano @DividendBlast99 @JohnProv1 @elneneloco813 @polaronfinance @Dividend_Learn @ModernDayInves @TwoCentsGal Appreciate you If Im lucky enough to make it back out to Alaska again some time soon Ill reach out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2020290380768346259)  2026-02-08T00:15Z 21.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@TheElephantAss Its unsustainable Are you aware how much of your tax dollars goes towards just the federal government paying the interest alone on the debt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2020291587146936669)  2026-02-08T00:20Z 21.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Friend: Only morons invest in a 401k. Its a total scam Me: Really how so Friend: You cant touch the money until you stop working Me: Thats not true. But when do you plan to use that money anyway Friend: When I stop working Me: 😒"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2020296330741194998)  2026-02-08T00:39Z 21.9K followers, 27.2K engagements


"@nhassam Not if you do a Roth 401k"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2020472372613026189)  2026-02-08T12:18Z 21.8K followers, [---] engagements


"If youre in your 30s & dont have: $0 in consumer debt $10k cash emergency fund $100k+ invested for retirement DO NOT bet on the Super Bowl 🤬"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2020577319979745475)  2026-02-08T19:15Z 21.9K followers, 17.7K engagements


"@InvestingRob Use the link in the post It took me literally [--] mins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2021245876165828685)  2026-02-10T15:32Z 21.9K followers, [---] engagements


"@DvsBlack Your kid now has the ability to fund an IRA without having any income. Huge for their financial future My son was born in October [----] so we just missed the cutoff for the free $1000 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2021246506523627701)  2026-02-10T15:34Z 21.9K followers, [---] engagements


"@theficouple My net worth is over $2 million and Im doing just this 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2021246826339295614)  2026-02-10T15:36Z 21.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@MarketPalmer_ Basically a digital envelope budgeting system"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2021248007803461826)  2026-02-10T15:40Z 21.9K followers, [---] engagements


"@SavingsCaptain Fear and emotions logic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2021248347294630074)  2026-02-10T15:42Z 21.9K followers, [---] engagements


"@Budgetdog_ Him winning a Super Bowl was not on my bingo card when he played on the jets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2021248784764666226)  2026-02-10T15:43Z 21.9K followers, [---] engagements


"@Blind__Luck Most people dont even know what an IRA is let alone that its possible to roll a 401k into one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2021551348731568203)  2026-02-11T11:46Z 21.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@Goobers32583119 Vanguard published the data at the end of January and CNBC reported on it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2021551469455880308)  2026-02-11T11:46Z 21.9K followers, [---] engagements


"@Vance_Roberts5 Youre way ahead of most for your age Keep taking advantage of the employer match if you get one and this will easily be a [--] figure account in retirement for you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2021551667708297465)  2026-02-11T11:47Z 21.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Asset performance the last [--] years: 🟢 Gold: 171% 🟢 Bitcoin: 42% 🟢 S&P 500: 76% Lets see what the next [--] years bring 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2021591977242857689)  2026-02-11T14:27Z 21.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@theficouple Study the IRS tax code more or find a good financial planner When they leave their jobs they can roll that 401k to an IRA Then strategically set up Roth conversions to a Roth IRA every year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2021748728890061081)  2026-02-12T00:50Z 21.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@RoaringHammy Youre a CPA Why not start your own accounting business and process peoples tax returns for them who dont want to do it themselves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2021749102699245761)  2026-02-12T00:52Z 21.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@natolisnuggets You dont think AI can do a sales persons job better than most sales people"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2021919307374936272)  2026-02-12T12:08Z 21.9K followers, [---] engagements


"@menslifelineaca @SobersoldiersO @IfYouReading_ @theryanjamesmil @theryandreyer @jercephus Happy birthday man Thanks for the shoutout 💪🏻"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022309266934104507)  2026-02-13T13:57Z 21.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Big money finally woke up & realized: Assets dont go straight up forever Layoffs will start to hurt the economy Bitcoin & stock valuations over leveraged 🔴 $BTC: -50% 🔴 $SOFI: -30% 🔴 $TSLA: -12% 🔴 $NVDA: -10% 🔴 $HOOD: -40% If youre young dont screw this up 🤑"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2019512007456944225)  2026-02-05T20:42Z 22K followers, 24K engagements


"I got roasted here for paying off my 2.625% mortgage last year AI is replacing your job VERY soon We just experienced the most layoffs since the Great Financial Crisis in [--] The interest rate on your mortgage doesnt matter when you get laid off & cant replace your income 😬 https://t.co/ivXRKXJvQg https://t.co/ivXRKXJvQg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2021751077029232937)  2026-02-12T00:59Z 22K followers, 22.6K engagements


"Just got term life insurance $1 million policy for [--] years $54/month & can cancel any time 40% of people get cancer today Every young parent should do this 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2021931746669769191)  2026-02-12T12:57Z 22K followers, 36.6K engagements


"@BTC_broo Ive been accumulating in the 60s 🤝"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022839379958329498)  2026-02-15T01:04Z 22K followers, [---] engagements


"@Tsartoshi 😂 this would be fully diversified if you had bitcoin in black"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022840620008550721)  2026-02-15T01:09Z 22K followers, [---] engagements


"@StealthQE4 CPI is not a real measure of inflation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022861498482119069)  2026-02-15T02:32Z 22K followers, [---] engagements


"The only good mortgage is a paid off one Our biggest monthly expense is gone 💰"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1982053820235391009)  2025-10-25T11:57Z 22K followers, 8M engagements


"Largest liquidation event in Bitcoin ever 99.9% of people have no idea But can tell you who is in the Super Bowl And the weather forecast for today 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2019768991049298098)  2026-02-06T13:43Z 22K followers, [----] engagements


"@BTCBreadMan Just not crazy about the custody risks with gold & rather not get a bank safe I dont see how its useful in a currency collapse/hyperinflation situation. Its not easily divisible or portable I can come around to it but buying after this run up doesnt seem like the right move"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022844815482798267)  2026-02-15T01:26Z 22K followers, [--] engagements


"@MarketPalmer_ Man they beat me by [--] years 🙂 Impressive stuff 👏"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022845687264915885)  2026-02-15T01:29Z 22K followers, [---] engagements


"@ToddsTradeEasy Just followed for the Chris Farley vibes 🤝"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022846920947802126)  2026-02-15T01:34Z 22K followers, [--] engagements


"Im so fed up with the whole system The food is fake Healthcare is a scam The dollar aint worth shit School doesnt teach anything Taxed to hell when I earn spend & own We need leaders to fix these issues It feels like the plot has been lost 😔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1986417617033175297)  2025-11-06T12:57Z 21.9K followers, 45.9K engagements


"A buddy from college reached out Got laid off as a manager at Meta Made $280k & cant land a new job His mortgage is over $6k/month Said he runs out of money in [--] months Has a wife & [--] young kids Hes usually cocky but sounded scared You never think itll happen to you 😔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1990403838700851705)  2025-11-17T12:57Z 22K followers, 4.2M engagements


"The latest 401k data was released Heres the median balance by age: 18-25: $2k 25-34: $16k 35-44: $40k 45-54: $68k 55-64: $96k Over 65: $95k Retirement has been cancelled 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1999825944849105350)  2025-12-13T12:57Z 21.9K followers, 291.2K engagements


"My wife & I make $400k/year I just turned [--] & shes almost [--] Our take home pay is $25k/month And typically spend about $5k/month Have a [--] year old & dont want more kids Plan is to stop working when were [--] How should we invest $20k/month 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2002362665486680318)  2025-12-20T12:57Z 21.9K followers, 303.1K engagements


"30 year treasury bonds yield 5% now $1 million invested is $4200/month Completely risk free & state tax free Thats $50k/year paid out for [--] years Then get the million back after [--] years Why arent more people doing this 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2006093800725176756)  2025-12-30T20:03Z 21.9K followers, 238.7K engagements


"One of my followers wants to retire [--] with zero debt Makes $400k as Sales VP Here are his assets: $50k IRA $200k [---] $275k 401k $100k cash $2 million home $1.7 million in [--] rentals Rental income is $7k/month Hell be reading the replies What advice do you have for him 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2008160927649022235)  2026-01-05T12:57Z 21.9K followers, 1M engagements


"My wife & I are way too cash heavy Were sitting on about $120k in cash Which is roughly [--] years of expenses Were [--] years old with a young kid And our plan is to retire by [--] How should we invest our cash 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2011422355260944793)  2026-01-14T12:57Z 21.9K followers, 384.9K engagements


"I became a multimillionaire at [--] Here are my secrets: Waited to have kids until [--] Married an ambitious woman Prioritized saving over spending Bought a fixer upper & DIY the reno Chose a career with upward mobility Invested weekly in boring index funds Thats the formula 🙂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2019118026940117078)  2026-02-04T18:37Z 21.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@JacobKinge Dude $11 million in profit. Close the position You took a massive bet and won. Dont get too greedy. You are set for life"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2019283914578186310)  2026-02-05T05:36Z 21.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The [--] levels of wealth in 2026: $100k: broke $350k: lower middle class $1 million: middle class $3 million: upper middle class $5 million: upper class $10 million+: ultra wealthy Do you agree with these 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2019792591030563003)  2026-02-06T15:17Z 21.9K followers, 102.9K engagements


"@TheDrugMoney That $500 might be $1000 in [--] years Then you have F-U money"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2021922903688688013)  2026-02-12T12:22Z 22K followers, [----] engagements


"@INDIANHODL I would argue the larger your net worth is the less coverage you need. At some point you no longer need to insure your income which is all life insurance really is Especially if you dont live a luxuriously lifestyle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022100429761659346)  2026-02-13T00:08Z 21.9K followers, [---] engagements


"@NftFlood They didnt even require a medical exam Whole process took [--] mins and I was insured"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022100846021083304)  2026-02-13T00:09Z 21.9K followers, [---] engagements


"@theficouple If you make $129000 I think youre fine here 🙂 I made $60k when I bought my house for $292k [--] years ago"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022106196631806235)  2026-02-13T00:31Z 21.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@BTCBreadMan You prefer holding physical over an ETF like GLD If I do start a position I like that the ETF is fully liquid (with Bitcoin I rather just own Bitcoin and not the ETF as both are fully liquid)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022849175474352338)  2026-02-15T01:43Z 22K followers, [--] engagements


"Here is the breakdown of the $60k budget my wife and I had last year Our household income was $400k We saved & invested the difference💰"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1759200137123934493)  2024-02-18T12:56Z 22K followers, 581.8K engagements


"Bought my house in [----] for $292k The down payment was $56k And mortgage payment was $1150 Today the house is worth $800k Heres the numbers to buy it today: Down payment of $160k Mortgage payment of $4300 Then tack on taxes & insurance Which have both gone WAY up 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2015408796030439529)  2026-01-25T12:57Z 22K followers, 38.1K engagements


"Was talking to my buddy last night Runs a business & employs [--] people Stopped paying taxes [--] years ago Said the incentives are all wrong The ones who provide the least value shouldnt get the most support Claims his taxes go to people who are too lazy to work hard 😬"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2020920687364284579)  2026-02-09T18:00Z 22K followers, [----] engagements


"The latest 401k data was released Here is the median balance by age: 18-24: $2k 25-34: $16k 35-44: $40k 45-54: $68k 55-64: $96k Over 65: $95k Saddest thing youll see all day 😔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2021274708725883246)  2026-02-10T17:26Z 22K followers, 1.3M engagements


"Guy working for me makes $80k/year Just signed a lease on a $48k truck $800/month payment for [--] years Said hes fine with the monthly amount Was this a mistake 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022111608252911788)  2026-02-13T00:52Z 22K followers, 115.8K engagements


"Net worth goals to aim for by age: 30: $200k 40: $400k 50: $1 million 60: $2.5 million Retired with F-U money 💰"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022340781189779737)  2026-02-13T16:03Z 22K followers, 291.4K engagements


"The perfect portfolio doesnt exist But at [--] mine is pretty close: 5% cash 5% bonds 5% Bitcoin 35% real estate 35% total U.S. stock index fund 15% total international stock index fund The simple path to wealth 💰"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022660353344311407)  2026-02-14T13:13Z 22K followers, 98.6K engagements


"@darrelltalksfi Yep just the primary $800k in real estate is plenty of personal exposure"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022839063011623320)  2026-02-15T01:03Z 22K followers, [---] engagements


"@ErichReimer Due to the nature of my work I need to get pre-approval to buy and sell individual stocks And then Im subject to holding periods Not worth the hassle (I prefer being a passive index investor anyway)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022840169368318120)  2026-02-15T01:07Z 22K followers, [---] engagements


"@BTCBreadMan I plan to retire early so the bonds give me some peace of mind during large sell offs Still cant come around to gold (no desire to hold physical but maybe the ETF). Feels like its been repriced and will now stall here a while Im accumulating Bitcoin and bought a slug at $65k"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022842670339473764)  2026-02-15T01:17Z 22K followers, [---] engagements


"@FluentInFinance When you have a largely social welfare economy the government owns everything Have fun taxing unrealized gains when theres no gains to tax the citizens on 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022846717016580201)  2026-02-15T01:33Z 22K followers, [---] engagements


"@middle_class_us This is like the colorectal cancer starter kit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022861837184745687)  2026-02-15T02:33Z 22K followers, [----] engagements


"@bishara $210 in water What are you leaving the shower running 24/7 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022866493852078347)  2026-02-15T02:52Z 22K followers, [----] engagements


"Bitcoin is tanking below $86000 While gold is soaring past $5500 Can someone explain this to me like I have zero financial literacy 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2016893308107096078)  2026-01-29T15:16Z 22K followers, 241.3K engagements


"Havent touched my old 401k account Zero contributions or trading activity And still its up $70k in the past year Invest do nothing & then just wait 💰"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2020148894433177615)  2026-02-07T14:53Z 22K followers, 39K engagements


"My son isnt eligible for the $1000 But Im still opening a Trump Account And maxing it out before funding a [---] Tax deferred growth No income limit to contribute $5000 annual contribution limit Use for college or to buy first home Every parent should do the same 💰 My wife and I are seeding 25M kids with $250 each and the government is giving newborns $1000. 🚀 To claim your child's "Future Wealth" starter pack you must file IRS Form [----]. Dont let them start at zero. Claim it here: https://t.co/8owbWufINL https://t.co/H3JTou3XqF My wife and I are seeding 25M kids with $250 each and the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2020954135261008320)  2026-02-09T20:13Z 22K followers, 440.3K engagements


"@lindsaybitcoin I dream often about buying land ditching my iPhone for a flip phone and just being present with whats in front of me Were all so distracted and consumed by fear in the news or comparison on social media"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2021922625270726716)  2026-02-12T12:21Z 22K followers, [---] engagements


"@INDIANHODL Median household income is $80k Im trying to touch grass here 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022604325315354675)  2026-02-14T09:30Z 22K followers, [---] engagements


"@theficouple 1) JL owns his home 2) we all need some cash runway for bills and unexpected expenses/loss of income 3) VTI & chill is great for someone young and accumulating but not someone nearing retirement 4) I like the asymmetrical risk/reward on bitcoin & align philosophically"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2022841351184773231)  2026-02-15T01:12Z 22K followers, [---] engagements


"Currently have a $529k HELOC Interest rate is sitting at 7.5% STRC pays an 11.25% dividend I can invest my HELOC into STRC And get $20k passive income annually Is this too good to be true 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2023018758609207630)  2026-02-15T12:57Z 22K followers, 117.1K engagements


"Just secured a $550k HELOC Ready to put my home equity to work The interest rate is 8.25% What should be my move here 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1921535112987979850)  2025-05-11T11:57Z 21.9K followers, 175.3K engagements


"Heres the median 401k balance by age: Under [--] - $2800 [--] to [--] - $15000 [--] to [--] - $36000 [--] to [--] - $61000 [--] to [--] - $87000 Over [--] - $88000 This is honestly super depressing 😔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1922259829067772223)  2025-05-13T11:57Z 21.9K followers, 152.8K engagements


"I could sell everything & have $2 million Put it all in a [--] year treasury yielding 5% Thatd be $100k/year in passive income Id pay zero state tax on any of that And get my $2 mill back after [--] years This is so damn tempting 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1924434113697607744)  2025-05-19T11:57Z 21.9K followers, 433.2K engagements


"Our house value was $500k in [----] Today the market value is around $750k We put $0 in improvements since [----] Yet you need 50% more dollars to buy it The U.S. dollar is unsustainable 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1925521321393369455)  2025-05-22T11:57Z 21.9K followers, 44.8K engagements


"Boomers rode a [--] year bull to retirement Enjoyed a stronger dollar along the way Bought a house for $250k in [----] And now dumping it for $1.2 million I was born in the wrong generation 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1928782833977262180)  2025-05-31T11:57Z 21.9K followers, 473K engagements


"Ive got a guy that manages our money The guy:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1929145177563611422)  2025-06-01T11:57Z 21.9K followers, 191.9K engagements


"I love it when people say: I have zero debt except my mortgage Which has 500k remaining So youre $500k in debt 🙂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1929507597951914310)  2025-06-02T11:57Z 21.9K followers, 163.4K engagements


"You need $1.2 million to retire in the U.S. But you can retire young if you go abroad Heres how much youd need in: Spain - $600000 Vietnam - $30000 Mexico - $500000 Portugal - $600000 Thailand - $400000 Costa Rica - $500000 I shouldve moved to Vietnam 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1931319485434142872)  2025-06-07T11:57Z 21.9K followers, 122.6K engagements


"Im getting tired of being a homeowner Every day is something new that pops up Its just endless repairs & maintenance Spent $100k updating the house in [----] & everything looks old again already I might sell & be a happy renter for life 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1932044473850065061)  2025-06-09T11:57Z 21.9K followers, 129.8K engagements


"The bulk of my portfolio is with Fidelity But I might switch to only Robinhood 3% IRA match 4% yield on cash 3% cash back credit card Buy Bitcoin & send to cold storage Fidelity cant offer me any of these Robinhood is becoming the GOAT 🐐"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1934218597238480940)  2025-06-15T11:57Z 21.9K followers, 218K engagements


"The days of company loyalty are gone My boomer parents worked for the same company for [--] years then retired Never worried about their job security [--] years in corporate finance now & I never once felt like my job was safe My coworkers are constantly laid off 😬"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1935313998615855511)  2025-06-18T12:29Z 21.9K followers, 53.4K engagements


"Iran is launching missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar And the stock market is sitting green Can someone explain this to me 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1937198306326614192)  2025-06-23T17:17Z 21.9K followers, 28.2K engagements


"My favorite account just leveled up I opened my Roth IRA when I was [--] Im now [--] & wish I started sooner The IRS can never touch this money 🙂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1938205784908693969)  2025-06-26T12:00Z 21.9K followers, 94.9K engagements


"Cant believe Im even typing this I had a ton of debt & $0 invested at [--] Im now a debt free multimillionaire at [--] You can change your life in [--] years 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1938929650417443105)  2025-06-28T11:57Z 21.9K followers, 203K engagements


"People in their 20s: Money isnt important to me People in their 30s: I want to get married buy a house & have kids People in their 40s: I wish I started saving & investing in my 20s 😬"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1941828822791291386)  2025-07-06T11:57Z 21.9K followers, 50.9K engagements


"Im [--] & paid off my mortgage last year Own both of my vehicles free & clear Have [--] figures invested in liquid assets And yet I feel so behind financially Is it normal to feel this way 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1943661070704370143)  2025-07-11T13:18Z 21.9K followers, 114K engagements


"My wife is [--] years old & Im [--] Our retirement is already secured: My 401k: $335000 My Roth IRA: $210000 Her 401k: $206000 Her Roth IRA: $70000 Marry right & build wealth together 🤑"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1953878894194430209)  2025-08-08T18:00Z 21.9K followers, 185.7K engagements


"My first job out of college paid me $40k/year back in [----] I rented an apartment in NYC for $1200 That job at that company now pays $50k But that same apartment now rents for $3500 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1955063399768875283)  2025-08-12T00:26Z 21.9K followers, 25.7K engagements


"Might take a [--] year break from work Our annual expenses are $50k/year This would drain 20% of our liquid assets Then Ill be [--] & can go back to work Am I being dumb or is this the whole point of financial freedom 🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1956454773474930722)  2025-08-15T20:35Z 21.9K followers, 113.4K engagements


"No one I know in real life buys Bitcoin Were either still super early or wrong 🤷🏻♂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1959597295172780172)  2025-08-24T12:42Z 21.9K followers, 72.2K engagements


"Pensions from unions are crazy My wifes [--] & has [--] years in at a union She can never work another day & still get $2500/month at [--] years old 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1961471502466847033)  2025-08-29T16:50Z 21.9K followers, 74.9K engagements


"Got a letter yesterday from the town Our property taxes just went way up From $8900/year to $9500/year Theyve gone up every year for [--] years How can homeowners sustain this 🤬"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1964681279896695125)  2025-09-07T13:24Z 21.9K followers, 47.9K engagements


"My buddy & his wife are both doctors Theyre [--] years old & just celebrated paying off $200k in student loans I congratulated them on being debt free They laughed & said they still have $600k left in student loans 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1967250673403363551)  2025-09-14T15:34Z 21.9K followers, 80.4K engagements


"Once you hit $2.5 million liquid Have a [--] year roof on your house And drive a used Toyota Corolla No one can tell you what to do 🙂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1972296967159173571)  2025-09-28T13:46Z 21.9K followers, 244.5K engagements


"The latest 401k data was released Heres the median balance by age: 18-34: $39k 35-44: $135k 45-54: $246k 55-64: $364k 65-74: $410k Over 75: $335k Not Halloween yet but this is scary 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1973481292282094035)  2025-10-01T20:13Z 21.9K followers, 131.7K engagements


"Was talking to a [--] year old teacher Been at the same school for [--] years Just retired with $7300/month pension Plus $400/month in social security at [--] Teaching is such an underrated gig 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1975672952046703095)  2025-10-07T21:21Z 21.9K followers, 57.5K engagements


"Look who finally joined the party 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1977420061326618915)  2025-10-12T17:04Z 21.9K followers, 52.5K engagements


"I had a $40k salary first job after college My Roth IRA alone is up $34k this year The only way out is investing 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1977778305928409162)  2025-10-13T16:47Z 21.9K followers, 63.8K engagements


"$2 million is all anyone really needs You can spend $7k every month safely Never stress about money running out Thats a good life almost anywhere 😎"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1978543439403749865)  2025-10-15T19:28Z 21.9K followers, 192.9K engagements


"Todays our boys first birthday He already has $10000 invested Happy birthday son 💰"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1980241994267156921)  2025-10-20T11:57Z 21.9K followers, 41K engagements


"Here are the details on the 2.625% mortgage we paid off: Bought house for $300k in [----] Total mortgage amount was $242k [--] year mortgage at 3.99% interest Refinanced in [----] to [--] yr at 2.625% Lump sum payoff when balance hit $14k Walking on the grass feels different 🙂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1984228169034158340)  2025-10-31T11:57Z 21.9K followers, 51.4K engagements


"Today is the 1st of the month Rent & mortgage payments are due But nothing left my checking account Because I owe nothing to no one A mortgage is NOT an asset I dont care how low the rate is 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1984620276185772316)  2025-11-01T13:55Z 21.9K followers, 72.6K engagements


"Bitcoin returns since [----] 🟢 2010: 385% 🟢 2011: 1437% 🟢 2012: 193% 🟢 2013: 5463% 🔴 2014: -58% 🟢 2015: 34% 🟢 2016: 124% 🟢 2017: 1369% 🔴 2018: -73% 🟢 2019: 92% 🟢 2020: 303% 🟢 2021: 60% 🔴 2022: -64% 🟢 2023: 155% 🟢 2024: 121% 🟢 2025: 7% (YTD)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1985809943572733954)  2025-11-04T20:42Z 21.9K followers, 61.8K engagements


"This is the fakest economy of all time CPI is fake Gold is fake Dollar is fake Bitcoin is fake Real estate is fake Stock market is fake Job numbers are fake But the U.S. debt of $38 trillion is real Feels like were living in a simulation 🫠"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1988229503563468850)  2025-11-11T12:57Z 21.9K followers, 47.3K engagements


"This is the new economy: [--] year car loans [--] year mortgages $2000 stimulus checks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1988616083843006605)  2025-11-12T14:33Z 21.9K followers, 31.9K engagements


"My wife & I are [--] with a paid off home We save & invest 80% of our income Heres where our money goes:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1989335728539738331)  2025-11-14T14:12Z 21.9K followers, 91.2K engagements


"@TheAlphaThought I wouldnt have touched the 401k He had to pay the tax and the early withdrawal fee on that Should have just increased active income reduced expenses and chipped away it each month"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1999778228823875589)  2025-12-13T09:47Z 21.9K followers, 13.6K engagements


"We bought our house at [--] years old And paid the mortgage off in [--] years Here is what [--] years of owning cost us: $8k closing $75k interest $18k insurance $30k furnishing $100k renovation $90k property taxes $40k maintenance & repairs Yet they say renting is wasting money 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/2013596672329179334)  2026-01-20T12:57Z 21.9K followers, 582.7K engagements


"@InternetH0F U.S. healthcare in a nutshell"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1760125156205203830)  2024-02-21T02:11Z 22K followers, 278.9K engagements


"The latest 401k data was released 👀 Heres the average 401k balance by age: [--] to [--] - $38k [--] to [--] - $91k [--] to [--] - $169k [--] to [--] - $245k [--] and up - $273k Its not Halloween yet but this is scary"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1847245576825413766)  2024-10-18T11:57Z 22K followers, 261.3K engagements


"I pay $9k in taxes for a paid off house 40% of my income is withheld for taxes 6.625% sales tax for everything I buy Yet trillions of $$$ keep getting printed So why are we being taxed to death while they can just print money 🤬"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1951282828710195394)  2025-08-01T14:04Z 22K followers, 122K engagements


"I have a very serious but simple question Why cant I opt out of social security I rather invest my own dollars for my own retirement than fund a pyramid scheme Ill get a better return on my $$$ Plus its not my responsibility to help others afford their retirement 🤬"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1953532916840943674)  2025-08-07T19:05Z 22K followers, 71.2K engagements


"We had to rush our son to the ER today Going to be at the hospital all weekend Please send positive energy our way Hug & hold your kids extra tight for us 🥺"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1961945914009849884)  2025-08-31T00:15Z 22K followers, 20.6K engagements


"Gold is not the best store of value Its supply can spike from a gold mine Itll be created in a lab one day I cant send gold to anyone anywhere I cant divide it to fractionally use it The government can confiscate it I cant easily own & store it Bitcoin is better 🙂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1979334208490553358)  2025-10-17T23:50Z 22K followers, 46.8K engagements


"To all those saying Im an idiot for paying off my house & being truly debt free Maybe you were just having a bad day But better days are right ahead for you Your rent & mortgage payments are coming due in [--] days 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1983141027457257715)  2025-10-28T11:57Z 22K followers, 82.6K engagements


"My buddy bought a house back in May Mortgage balance is $800k at a 7% rate His monthly payment is well over $6000 $1.1 million in interest over [--] years 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1983503431336693830)  2025-10-29T11:57Z 22K followers, 150.3K engagements


"My mortgage payment was $1300 Thats just the principal & interest Now that Ive paid off my mortgage I invest that extra money each month: $500 Bitcoin $500 total U.S. index fund $300 total international index fund This is how you turbo charge wealth 💰"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1985330379323007124)  2025-11-03T12:57Z 22K followers, 64.6K engagements


"My neighbor is getting a pool installed The total all in cost is a whopping $80k We did it for the kids was the reason Invest that $80k for your kid instead into a total market index fund That investment alone will make them a millionaire on their 21st bday 😎"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1986804184935498205)  2025-11-07T14:33Z 22K followers, 146.9K engagements


"This is the worst economy Ive seen: Inflation way up Job market sucks Wages stagnating Largest wealth gap Record national debt Record consumer debt Mortgage defaults rising New mass layoffs every day No one can afford a house or have kids Feels like something big is coming 😳"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarbellFi/status/1991490968680558769)  2025-11-20T12:57Z 22K followers, 113.3K engagements

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