The Perks of Being an Outlier
I’ve recently started using Twitter. Re-started, rather. I was an early adopter but eventually found it a strange combination of information overload and dull, and gave it up. What I've…
Something something The Dow!!!
I’m embarrassed to say that I only recently learned what the Dow Jones Industrial Average actually is. A few weeks ago, on a podcast (Jim Collins on ChooseFI, eagerly anticipating…
This may have been a tourist trap but it looks appropriately market-y.
Frugal expat tip #1: shop like an immigrant
I've written before about how the terms “expat” and “immigrant” are both somewhat unsatisfactory. I tend to use both with a bit of a winking eye alcohol suggestion: But, gratuitous…
Financial independence as a radical act
I am continually inspired and impressed by the quality of the content that is produced by the personal finance bloggers and podcasts I follow. It's especially cool seeing so many…
Little expat wins: my €0.02 on car ownership
I recently listened to a great podcast by the amazingly informative and thorough lads over at www.ChooseFI.com. I've enjoyed all their podcasts so far, but the topic of their…
Location independent vs. financially independent
I have two internet obsessions. One is the roaming, globe-trotting nomads of Instagram (some of my favourites are Divergent Travelers, How Far From Home, Goats on the Road). I love gawking at…
Get your money right
Money isn't the most important thing. I think most of us can agree on this. And each of our personal definitions of what is the most important thing can…