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Investments

New lessons learned (analyzing my returns from 2007-2020)

Jan 18,2021
Early last year I wrote my “Lessons from the past“-post, in which I analyze ... Read More
Goals & Dreams

The goals for 2021

Jan 13,2021
Another year, another milestone! We managed to hit last years target of €100.000, crossing ... Read More
Monthly updates

Monthly Update #28 (December 2020) – Return of the Jedi

Jan 5,2021
Happy new year! What a year. I think we’re all pretty happy to leave ... Read More
The FIRE

Two years later

Sep 25,2020
TODAY! Is my blogs 2nd birthday! YAY! You can read my first birthday post ... Read More
Philosophy

Finding your purpose

May 26,2019
It’s no secret that a lot of us (humans) often struggle to find our ... Read More
Investments

Say Hello to my little friend (Property #1)

May 7,2019
It’s been more than 6 months, since I first introduced my plans of purchasing ... Read More
Strategy

My investment strategy

Feb 12,2019
It’s been a while since I’ve written about my investment strategy, so I thought ... Read More
Monthly updates

Monthly Update #24 (August 2020) – The Beginning of The End

  • By That Guy
  • Sep 5,2020
  •  ♦ 0

Hello! Again! Still reading, eh? 😉 Welcome to another monthly update (number 24! – Yes, this means the blog is…

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Goals & Dreams

Create – Inspire – Connect

  • By That Guy
  • Aug 17,2020
  •  ♦ 4

I’ve found it difficult lately, to find new inspiration for interesting topics to write about. It’s quite typical for me…

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Monthly updates

Monthly Update #23 (July 2020) – The Retreat

  • By That Guy
  • Aug 6,2020
  •  ♦ 3

July 2020 is now in the past, and it’s thus time to take a look at the financials! We’ve been…

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Saving money

Why I spent €1500 to save €50 per month

  • By That Guy
  • Jul 20,2020
  •  ♦ 6

You’ve probably heard the term: “Sometimes you have to spend money to make money”. Well, sometimes you also have to…

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Monthly updates

Monthly Update #22 (June 2020) – Electrified

  • By That Guy
  • Jul 6,2020
  •  ♦ 6

Here we go again, folks! Another month has blown by in what seems as a blink of an eye. We’re…

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Philosophy

Who is the main architect behind your money blueprint?

  • By That Guy
  • Jun 30,2020
  •  ♦ 2

I’ve often wondered where I got my own money blueprint from. – You know that voice inside of your head,…

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Philosophy

Do you make decisions with your head or your heart?

  • By That Guy
  • Jun 15,2020
  •  ♦ 4

The last few weeks I’ve spent some time on one of my favorite activities; browsing for cars. The lease is…

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Monthly updates

Monthly Update #21 (May 2020) – The Resurrection

  • By That Guy
  • Jun 3,2020
  •  ♦ 10

May is probably my favorite month of the year. Not just because it’s my birthday month, but because it marks…

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Shower toughts

Are we there yet?

  • By That Guy
  • May 24,2020
  •  ♦ 3

I’m an impatient guy. There, I said it. It’s not a secret. I’ve always been (very) impatient. Unfortunately, it appear…

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Monthly updates

Monthly Update #20 (April 2020) – Another one bites the dust

  • By That Guy
  • May 4,2020
  •  ♦ 4

This is getting kinda old! It now seems like ages ago, when everything was peachy, and my passive income amounted…

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The FIRE

Hi, I’m Nick!

I’m working towards becoming financially independent – while still living as “normal” a life as possible.

You can follow my progress towards financial freedom and early retirement here.

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My Total Balance goal is €400.000 (for now...).

€101.383 / €400.000 (25,35%) 25%
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I’m not a financial advisor. The content that you read on this blog is my own personal preference, and is merely intended as inspiration for you to pursue your own goals and dreams.

Consider the content here as entertainment, not as investment advice. Should you choose to invest based on something I wrote, I implore you to do your own research and consider your own risk profile, before you invest your money in anything.

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