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I use budgetwarrior for my budget and net worth

Here is exactly how I use budgetwarrior to manage my expenses and net worth. I have used this tool for almost 10 years now!

Trading 212 Review 2026 – Pros & Cons

Trading 212 is a European broker with commission-free trading of stocks! Is that enough to make it good? We find out in this in-depth review.

Certo! One Mastercard World Review 2026

Best Cashback card? Read our review of the Certo! One Mastercard World. We analyze its unique option to choose your favorite cashback shops.

June 2022 – Taxes and heat

In June 2022, we could not save any money because we had to pay a ton of taxes and notary fees.

Early retiree in Switzerland – Dror’s Story

Real FIRE stories. Meet a reader who retired early in Switzerland. Learn from their journey, their asset allocation, and their daily life.

Charles Schwab International Review 2026 – Pros & Cons

Charles Schwab International is a US broker that lets you invest without transaction fees, but how good is it and shouly you use it? We find out!

Just Keep Buying – Book Review

My honest review about Just Keep Buying, by Nick Maggiuli: An excellent book about personal finance and investing.

May 2022 – Another month goes by

May 2022 was a good month, but with many small expenses. We managed to save a large portion of our income.

When is Mobility cheaper than owning a car?

Can you save money by using Mobility carsharing instead of owning your car? We find out for several kinds of drivers!

A few ways to simplify our life

Live simpler. Discover how we simplified our life to reduce stress, save money, and focus on our true priorities.

Simplewealth Review 2026 – Pros & Cons

SimpleWealth Review. We test this Swiss Robo-Advisor to see if their flat-fee model is actually cheaper than the competition for large portfolios.

April 2022 – A good month

April 2022 was a good month, with pleasant events with friends and family. The finances were great, with more than 70% of our income saved!