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Should you Buy Gold as an Investment?

Last updated: March 11, 2026Leave a Comment

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One of the decisions to make as an investor is whether to invest in gold and other precious metals. Gold has been a highly valued, precious metal for most of human history. From the Egyptians, to the first Roman gold coins, right through to the current day; humans continue to have a fascination with the […]

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Why I Don’t Cook at Home Anymore

Last updated: November 12, 20214 Comments

Before we had children, we used to cook at home a lot and also eat out very frequently. We lived in Barcelona, where you can find lots of great options for lunch since most restaurants have a menu del dia, which means a set menu for a fixed price that is usually excellent value for […]

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Where Can Businesses Invest Their Retained Earnings?

Last updated: August 07, 20253 Comments

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As an owner of a successful business, you will sooner or later amass a good amount of retained earnings in your business. Retained earnings are what remains of the net profit after all dividends to shareholders have been issued. These retained earnings are usually kept in the business to re-invest into new products or expansion. […]

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Worst P2P Platforms in Europe – Platforms That I DON’T Trust

Last updated: March 16, 202636 Comments

I’ve written about what I consider to be the best P2P lending platforms for investing, however after the many platform failures since 2019, people have been reaching out to me to ask about which platforms they should not trust. I think it’s a good idea to list which platforms I actively avoid so you can […]

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Proper Breathing in Padel

Published: December 17, 2019Leave a Comment

Proper breathing is often a neglected element at amateur level sport, and sometimes even professionals breathe incorrectly, although nowadays with the influence of good coaches and technology this is very rare. I definitely struggled with improper breathing myself. My biggest issue was holding my breath during padel while playing shots or while lifting weights at […]

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How to Make a Cup of Tea Perfectly  

Last updated: October 06, 2020Leave a Comment

Figure 1. source For some cultures, tea is more than just a drink. For the Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Russian, and English people, tea is a profoundly important part of their lives. In China, in particular, each regional group has its own philosophy of tea, and each ideological trend reinvents the implications that a cup of […]

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How to Get Rich Without Getting Lucky

Last updated: January 12, 2023Leave a Comment

Many investing and financial independence blogs try to teach you how to attain a level of wealth that will put you and your family in a comfortable position and potentially not having to work for the rest of your life. I think things are quite simple really.  If you want to get rich, you need […]

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How to Prepare Yerba Mate

Last updated: November 17, 20221 Comment

One of the habits I’ve taken up since I moved to Spain is that of drinking mate. Mate is a very popular drink in South American countries like Argentina and Uruguay. I’ve made some amazing Argentinian friends here who have introduced me to the drink and the ritual associated with it. It’s important to say […]

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How to Know if an Electronic Product is Fake or Original?

Last updated: March 18, 2020Leave a Comment

When you buy products online, especially from Chinese websites like Aliexpress or Gearbest, you might be a bit doubtful of whether the products they sell are original. This is especially the case for small electronic goods like camera batteries. The best way to determine whether a good is fake or not is to do the […]

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The Ultimate Guide to European P2P Lending in 2026

Last updated: March 13, 20268 Comments

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P2P lending is an alternative investment that comes with its own risks but can deliver strong returns. I’ve been averaging around 12% annually across all the platforms I’ve invested in. Expect some portion of your loan portfolio to default at some point — it’s the nature of the business — but this is typically offset […]

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The Best WordPress Themes for 2026

Last updated: March 14, 2026Leave a Comment

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Looking for a new theme for your WordPress website or getting started with WordPress? There are thousands of themes out there and your website creation journey can get stalled right there as you search and search for the right theme, possibly making some bad choices along the way. I’ve been in the WordPress space for […]

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Best International Private Schools in Barcelona for Expats

Last updated: October 22, 20241 Comment

If you’re an expat and would like your kids to grow up as third culture kids or at least be global citizens and also allow you to move to another country at any point, your best bet is to put them into an international private school. The level of spoken and written English in Catalunya […]

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