Journal · page 6
Notes on money, borders & long-term thinking.
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6 Jan 2025
Looking ahead isn’t always about change
Morgan Housel’s Same as Ever is a refreshing reminder that while the world around us may be changing at breakneck speed, the core principles of financial success remain the same. In a world obsessed with hacks,...
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18 Dec 2024
Don’t find yourself in a scramble!
Living here in the beautiful Tarn countryside of France, life has a rhythm of its own. Every morning, as the sun spills over the rolling hills, I step into the garden to check on our chickens–the beloved...
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2 Dec 2024
The power of patience in financial growth
If you’ve been following #ChickenTuesday on my LinkedIn updates, you’ll know that the YuillesPoules–our beloved flock of clucking beauties here in our backyard–are more than just a source of eggs. They’ve become a...
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14 Nov 2024
Making your pension work for your lifestyle
When you’ve built a life abroad, your pension shouldn’t hold you back. As an expat, you need to align your retirement savings with your new lifestyle and financial goals, whether you’re relaxing in a French...
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4 Nov 2024
Make informed choices about your pension
Moving abroad comes with its fair share of adventure, but it also brings financial complexities that many expats don’t anticipate. Chief among these is the question: What happens to my pension now that I live...
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14 Oct 2024
Why I prefer conversations over fancy tech
Let’s face it–financial planning can be a dry topic. When you start throwing around words like “compound interest,” “asset allocation,” or “diversification,” most people’s eyes start to glaze over. So, while I could...