Journal · page 6
Notes on money, borders & long-term thinking.
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23 Apr 2025
Time for a spring clean?
Following on from our previous blog, where I spoke about different seasons… let’s chat about spring cleaning and our finances. Moving countries might feel like starting fresh, but very often we see that there’s a...
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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...