Mr. FightToFIRE

How The World’s Wealth Is Really Increasing

I’m sure it doesn’t surprise you that we earn a lot more today than we did fifty years ago. But does that also mean that we are richer than our grandparents? And are we all benefiting from an increase in wealth?

6 ways Brexit impacts your wallet

Brexit is like a bad soap that is unfolding in real-time. The press has spilled a lot, and I mean a lot, of ink over this event ever since it started on 23 June 2016. Yep, it’s been that long.
And as things are unraveling for Boris Johnson the future of Britain remains. What is sure, is that a Brexit, no matter if there is a deal or not, will have a huge impact on the lives of millions of Brits and Europeans.

Wrong Payment!? A quick Guide To Get Your Money Back

This popped into my head a few weeks ago when transferring my deposit of 5% for my apartment in Brussels. Say that you still have to make a large transfer to a company or a friend at the end of a busy day. It’s best not something you do it while not being focused but a mistake is easily made. Especially now that transfers are made online and no longer through a physical office. So, can you get your money back if you paid to the wrong account?

Goodbye Bloglovin’, hello MailerLite!

After a long time, I finally decided on a mailing platform for my newsletter: Mailerlite! It has has an easy registration process and ease…

Buying an apartment in Brussels while renting elsewhere

It’s been a tumultuous two weeks. As you know I’ve been searching for my first home. I started that search 4 months ago and the original plan was to move in once I found the perfect fit. While I originally intended to take more time, I recently made two major decisions that turned my slow approach into a rapid one.