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High inflation in Germany in 2022 – Is real estate the best solution?
Inflation in Germany in October was around 10% year-on-year. In the USA, it fell to around 8%, following a high of 9.1% in June. And if you look at individual commodity stocks, it looks like the high inflation rates won’t change anytime soon. The question for us investors now is: How to act? What can…
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My best advice #7: Keep it simple and straighforward
You may have already heard of the acronym KISS: Keep it simple and straighforward – or keep is simple stupid. It follows the concept that you should not complicate something, when there is a simple way to achieve your goal. It is similar to the concept of Ockham’s razor: when trying to understand something, getting…
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Becoming financially independent as an expat in Germany in an easy way in 2022
As an expat in Germany, you may have chosen to move here for the long-term. Maybe you have a partner who is from there and you want to build a life together somewhere else, or perhaps you simply love German culture and want to experience it in person. Whatever your reasons, uprooting yourself and moving…
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My best advice #3: Get out of your own prison
I noticed that I set myself limits that hold me back and build my own prison, at least sometimes. This is unfortunately a common behavior, and in the end it prevents me from growing and developing. What limits do I set myself? A good example is that I would love to take time off and…
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My best advice #2: Understanding my Inner Clock
In today’s society, we are told when we have to work, mostly according to the 9-to-5 rhythm. With luck, you have “escort” times and can better arrange when you want to work, but even this framework is limited. In this post I want to explain you why understanding my inner clock was so important for…