Alternative investments Archives

01Should you invest in Gold alternatives? Checking out 3 alternative metalsGold is well known as the safe haven in times of economic turmoil. But what about it's lesser know but more expensive and rare (metal) sibling palladium (not to be mistaken with platinum)? And what about white gold? Could these be an interesting alternative to gold, especially in these difficult and stressful times?
02Should you invest in a garage?Garage boxes are known as a carefree real estate investment with a high return.
03Take The Plunge Now: How To Invest In WaterWe use it every day for a wide variety of purposes. It's used for drinking, washing, rinsing, showering, etc. Much of it is consumed for food and other goods, some of which require it in vast quantities. In short, we cannot do without it. I'm talking about water, of course. But is it worth investing in it?
049 tips when looking at new build apartment investmentsI covered why you should(n’t) get a turnkey apartment, but what if you get one? The purchase of a turnkey apartment is a major decision that can save you a lot of time and headache if you keep these 9 tips into account (+ one extra at the end!). It are points I looked out for before I signed the sales agreement way back in June.
05Should You Invest in a Garage Box in Belgium? (2026 Update)Garage boxes as investment: updated for 2026 with current registration duties, EV impact, Brussels mobility changes and how rising savings rates change the return calculation.

Palladium wedding rings on a wooden surface

Should you invest in Gold alternatives? Checking out 3 alternative metals

Last Updated on September 22, 2020 by Mr. FightToFIRE

Our wedding bands — This is the render of the wedding bands we ordered to symbolize our commitment to each other.

Recently, my wife and I were looking for our wedding rings.

While checking out different stores, I started thinking. Could white gold, platinum, and palladium be good gold alternative investments just as they are alternatives in wedding rings?

Investors see gold as a safe investment in times of economic turmoil. But what about its lesser-known but more expensive and rare (metal) sibling palladium (not to be mistaken with platinum)? And what about white gold? Should you invest in any of these?

Should you invest in a garage?

Garage boxes are known as a carefree real estate investment with a high return.

Take The Plunge Now: How To Invest In Water

Last Updated on March 19, 2022 by Mr. FightToFIRE

We use it every day for drinking, washing, rinsing, showering, etc. Much of it is for food and other goods, some of which require it in vast quantities. In short, we cannot do without it. I’m talking about water! But how do you invest in it, and is it even worth your money?

9 tips when looking for new apartment investments

9 tips when looking at new build apartment investments

Last Updated on November 8, 2020 by Mr. FightToFIRE

I covered why you should(n’t) get a turnkey apartment, but what if you get one? The purchase of a turnkey apartment is a major decision that can save you a lot of time and headache if you keep these 9 tips into account. They are points I looked out for before I signed the sales agreement way back in June.

Should You Invest in a Garage Box in Belgium? (2026 Update)

Last Updated on September 10, 2026 by Mr. FightToFIRE

This post was originally published in September 2020. The core logic of garage box investing still holds, but a lot has changed since then: registration duties, the EV revolution, mobility policy, and the interest rate environment all look different in 2026. I’ve rewritten this from scratch using current, sourced data.