Journal · page 5
Notes on money, borders & long-term thinking.
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5 Apr 2025
The expat’s guide to financial seasons
Living abroad is a journey made up of many chapters, each with its own rhythms, challenges, and opportunities. Just like the seasons, your financial priorities shift as your expat story unfolds. From the excitement...
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19 Mar 2025
Coffee, croissants and calm
Volatility is part of the process. Picture this: It’s a Tuesday morning in the south of France. The sun is starting to spill over the tiled rooftops, the chickens are clucking in the garden, and I’ve just sat down...
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8 Mar 2025
DIY vs working with a CFP®
These days, investing has never been more accessible. A few taps on your phone and you can buy shares, track markets, and start building a portfolio on your own. But just because you can do something yourself,...
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23 Feb 2025
What do I know, really?
We live in a world of quick answers and surface-level advice. From TikTok clips on crypto to Instagram influencers offering investment tips. There’s no shortage of noise telling us what to do with our money. But when...
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7 Feb 2025
Clarity beats courtesy
“Thanks, but no thanks.” I’ve always felt that clarity beats courtesy in financial planning conversations. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a vague “let me think about it” or a long stretch of radio...
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13 Jan 2025
Reflect on what has always been true
In so many of my chats with the lads at our weekly footie game, we often focus on what’s new, what’s trending, and what seems to be transforming overnight. Even when walking through our local village markets with my...