Automated Investment protects you
Workoptionalin5 I use degiro as my main brokerage because they were the only brokerage that accepted me years ago. Yes, I’m aware Degiro comes with fees but I really don’t mind…
I tried a €50 budget per week
We had an expensive summer vacation last year that was fully paid from the vacation sinking fund. Despite knowing there’s no incremental cost impact my brain still made me feel…
Saying No without guilt
I had a decision to make weeks ago regarding an ask that stressed me for awhile. I finally made the decision to not provide the financial support by applying my…
Week 4 Spending Recap
I spent some money in week 4. Total spent was €491 split as €11 for lunch at work (ouch, I didn’t need to spend that but I wanted something different),…
Not another shiny object
My experience with shiny objects is long and littered with losses so I am averse to them. What I consider a shiny object is probably a key investment vehicle for…
If I ever win the lottery
I will invest up to my FIRE number and give the rest to impact focused charities. I doubt if I will ever win a lottery as I don’t play it…
Too early for Black Tax
I have my plans and others have their plans. I do get upset when other people mess up their plans and this impacts my own plans. It’s tougher when I…
Money Boundaries
I have poor money boundaries that I am working on establishing in 2024. I whined all of 2023 about how terrible I am with gifting and my plan to establish…
Bye Crypto
I sold my remaining Crypto holdings today for €2,460!! Finally it’s done. I did this in line with my plan to streamline my investment portfolio. I choose not to dwell…
Invest Regularly and Right
My biggest struggle with investment is managing my emotions and the decision fatigue I still get on doing what I know is right. My investment journey is littered with a…