Is there any silver lining when it comes to inflation? For some people, maybe there is. Let’s have a look at who will benefit and who will get squeezed…
Could inflation be good for you? Or hit you harder than others? Read More »
I do not have a crystal ball but there could be challenging financial times ahead in the next 18 months. How should you adjust your planning, saving & investing?
How to plan for a recession so you survive inflation and the cost of living crisis Read More »
There are 7 phases of expat life. Most people skip the real money-making stage and go straight back to being an ex-expat. Don’t be like them! You need to reach Financial Maturity.
The 7 Phases of Expat Life – Are You Financially Mature Yet? Read More »
Whole life insurance plans have always been controversial globally. They exist mainly to make the insurance company and their sales ‘advisor’ lots of commission. You must avoid them, escape from them and warn other people. Here’s what to buy instead and how to do it.
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Life Insurance for Expats (Say NO to Whole Life) Read More »
Interactive Brokers used to charge $10 per month. As of July those fees are gone, leading to less confusion and fewer reasons to avoid jumping in and getting started. Let’s have a look at the implications.
Interactive Brokers removes inactivity fees Read More »
If you’re someone who can never switch off from your phone / work / checking your stock portfolio then you are not doing yourself any favours.
I went on holiday for a whole week and decided a FULL unplugging was required.
Unplug From Work: Your Money Must Work Harder Than You Do Read More »
Last week, I bought some crypto. I’m going to skip a lot of the how to, use cases, risks & FI community reactions to focus on what’s important: the psychology.
How Crypto Can Make You A Better Passive Stock Investor Read More »
Our brain instinctively defaults to addition and complexity when problem-solving. Understanding how this knee-jerk reaction messes with your finances will help you increase your wealth and reduce your stress. Who doesn’t want that?
10 ways to stop your brain’s love of complexity from messing up your saving & investing Read More »
On 25 March, Vanguard launched a new set of all-world exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are highly relevant for any expats or people living in developing countries. One of them could become the only stock fund you need in your portfolio.
New Vanguard stock fund worth a look for expats Read More »
Interactive Brokers is by far the cheapest brokerage for people living in developing countries. I use them myself (and I don’t have any further affiliation with them). They are large, well-capitalised and secure. The extra capital protects them against shocks, unlike Robinhood which had to scramble to raise money in January. But what would happen to your money if IB failed?
Update on brokerage protection limits Read More »