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Is It Too Late? Love, Family, and Reinventing Your Life at 40

February 26, 2025

A Conversation on Timing, Priorities, and the Pursuit of a Meaningful Life I have many friends approaching midlife, and a good number of those who are …

Filed under: Essays

Getting an Online Extranjeria Appointment in Spain

February 13, 2025

If you’ve ever tried to book an online appointment with extranjería (Spain’s immigration office), you know the drill. You load the government website, select your province, …

Filed under: Barcelona & Expat Life

Exploring Citizenship by Investment: A Comprehensive Guide

February 10, 2025

In an increasingly globalized world, more and more individuals are seeking ways to secure a second passport. Whether for expanded travel freedom, financial opportunities, or a …

Filed under: Barcelona & Expat Life, Investing

The Dilemma of Options Trading: To Let Expire or Close Early?

January 17, 2025

Options trading often boils down to one critical decision: should you let your position expire or close it early? This choice is relevant for both buyers …

Filed under: Investing

How Government Policy Decisions Affect My European Investment Portfolio

December 25, 2024

TL;DR: Government spending, tax policy, and central bank decisions ripple through every asset class. Here’s how I track and respond to them as a European investor …

Filed under: Investing

How Interest Rate Changes Affect My Investment Returns (And What I Do About It)

December 23, 2024

TL;DR: Interest rates affect everything from your P2P lending returns to your mortgage payments to your crypto portfolio. As someone who invests across all of these, …

Filed under: Investing

Hive5 Review 2026 – Risks, Red Flags, and Why I No Longer Recommend It

December 20, 2024

When I first reviewed Hive5 in late 2024, I called it one of my top three P2P lending platforms. Solid double-digit returns, a clean interface, a …

Filed under: Investing

Why Use a Crypto OTC Desk and Why Kraken’s Is Worth Considering

December 18, 2024

If you’ve been around crypto long enough, you’ve probably noticed that moving big chunks of Bitcoin or Ethereum on regular exchanges can feel like trying to …

Filed under: Crypto

Malta’s BCRS Recycling Scheme – A Dangerous Scam

December 16, 2024

Malta’s Beverage Container Refund Scheme (BCRS) is a classic case of good intentions executed with breathtaking incompetence—and possibly even a sprinkle of opportunism. On paper, the …

Filed under: Barcelona & Expat Life

Plastic Recycling is a Scam: Here’s Why You Should Stop Believing the Lies

December 15, 2024

Yes, I believe that plastic recycling is one of the many scams governments and the corporations that are in cahoots with them have fed us. Read …

Filed under: Essays

Retro Gaming Handheld Consoles – Great for Kids and Adults Alike

December 10, 2024

Video games were present in every stage of my childhood and teenage years, and I continue to play games regularly to this day. I consider gaming …

Filed under: Hobbies, Tech

The Best Bakeries in Barcelona: A Delicious Guide

November 7, 2024

Barcelona’s vibrant food scene is as diverse as it is delicious, and nowhere is this more evident than in its bakeries. Whether you’re looking for artisanal …

Filed under: Barcelona & Expat Life

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