Did you also get bombarded with ads about the upcoming IPO of SpaceX? Over the weekend I got several messages from platforms like DeGiro, Trade Republic and Trading 212 about the hot new thing: buying shares at the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of SpaceX. Normally I ignore most financial news, especially when it comes to stocks of individual companies. It’s distracting noise to me. But this one caught my attention... and I immediately felt uneasy. Why? Because it re

Do you like traveling? Chances are, you do. For many of us, exploration, culture, and rest are core values. And if I looked at your bank statements, I’d likely see a good chunk of your money going toward flights, places to stay, and experiences in new countries. I get it. It’s one of the things I value a lot too. But let’s be honest: Does traveling also end up messing up your finances? Perhaps your bank account takes a larger hit than you expected, so you feel guilt

Some say one of the biggest financial decisions we ever make is who we choose as a life partner. I used to not believe that. I used to think that my choice of university degree, professional career and country to live in where my biggest financial decisions. And by many accounts they of course are. But ever since Carlos and I decided to tie the knot and get married, I’ve been rethinking my beliefs. And in this article I’d like to share with you: 1. Why our cho

The other day I found myself sipping on a Pistachio latte ... and absolutely regretting my purchase. And because I’m all about introspection, I asked myself: · What about this simple experience was bothering me? · Why did I buy it in the first place? The answer to the first question was that I was bothered by the price I paid vs the value I got: 6.5 euro for a latte that was of meh quality actually did not seem like a good deal to me. Fine, lesson learnt. Bu