My cafeteria plan: like a kid in a candy store
Autumn has arrived! Not only is this the period where college and university kids start a new year, but it’s also the period where I have to choose my extra-legal benefits for next year.
You are richer than you think
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?
Wrong Payment!? A quick Guide To Get Your Money Back
This popped in my head a few weeks ago when transferring my deposit of 5% for my apartment in Brussels. Say that at the end of a busy day, you still have to make a large transfer to a company or a friend. It’s best not something you do 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 money back if you paid to the wrong account?
Buying an apartment here, renting apartment there
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.
Cheques: a belgian solution to a belgian problem
Meal, sport- and culture, eco, gift and training vouchers are the types of vouchers or "cheques" you can receive as a belgian employee. It's…
How much I spend during my first time in Italy
In my previous post I talked about how I spend my time in Italy. It was a wonderful experience and had a great time with my girlfriend. This fun experience did cost a bit but how much?
How I spend my first time in Italy
As I posted earlier, I was on a holiday to Italy this past week. This was together with my girlfriend, her father and his partner. As you can imagine, going on a trip with your girlfriend and her father makes for an intersting experience. As it turns out, interesting in a fun way.
Small break in Italy
You may or may not have noticed that I haven't posted anything in over a week. I'm currently enjoying a small holiday and don't…
Ultra low Long-term interest rates: what this means
You’ve probably heard this word a few times in the news already, especially in lieu of the financial crisis and later the euro crisis. It probably also came up recently because it went below zero in your country as it did in mine not too long ago. I’m of course talking about long-term interest rate and their low (even negative) level.
Frugal with a twist
Just like most people trying to achieve FIRE, I encounter the occasional jab regarding my way of living or at least how “I’m being cheap”.
I just don’t like throwing my money through the window every day and if I can save money by being more mindful I will do, i.e., being frugal.