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How to Invest in Stocks – A Practical Guide for European Investors

Published: March 13, 2026Leave a Comment

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Investing in stocks is one of the most reliable ways to build wealth over time. Not get-rich-quick wealth, but steady, compounding growth that outpaces inflation and builds a real financial cushion over years and decades. I’ve been investing in the stock market for over a decade now. I’ve made good calls, bad calls, and learned […]

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The Best PayPal Alternatives for International Payments in 2026

Last updated: April 16, 2026Leave a Comment

After years of dealing with PayPal’s high fees, poor exchange rates, and frustrating withdrawal limitations, I’ve tested every major alternative I could find. If you still need to use PayPal and want to minimise the damage, see my complete PayPal guide for online businesses. If you’re an entrepreneur, freelancer, or online seller based in Europe, […]

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The Complete PayPal Guide for International Online Businesses

Published: March 13, 2026Leave a Comment

PayPal remains one of the most widely used payment processors in the world, especially for freelancers, e-commerce businesses, and creators. But after years of using it for my own businesses, I’ve learned that PayPal’s convenience comes at a steep cost if you don’t understand its fee structure and withdrawal quirks — particularly for anyone based […]

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Should You Buy Ethereum Right Now?

Published: March 11, 2026Leave a Comment

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Ethereum is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, and that ranking isn’t an accident. It’s earned. While Bitcoin has settled into its role as digital gold, Ethereum has built something categorically different: a programmable platform that underpins a sprawling ecosystem of decentralized finance, smart contracts, and tokenized assets. I hold ETH as part of my […]

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Should You Buy Bitcoin Right Now?

Published: March 09, 2026Leave a Comment

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Every time Bitcoin makes headlines — whether it’s crossing a new milestone or going through one of its trademark corrections — my inbox fills up with the same question: should I buy Bitcoin right now? I’ve been answering some version of this question since 2013. My answer has stayed consistent, even as the number at […]

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A Simple Payment Card Strategy for Running an Online Company

Last updated: April 20, 2026Leave a Comment

A few years ago, an employee left and I discovered their card was attached to our hosting, three AI tools, and the domain registrar. Cancelling the card triggered a chain of failed payments that took days to untangle. Some services suspended without warning. One nearly deleted our data after a grace period I didn’t know […]

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AI for Investors: How I Use AI to Make Better Investment Decisions

Published: February 22, 2026Leave a Comment

AI for Investors: How I Use AI to Make Better Investment Decisions AI for Investors: How I Use AI to Make Better Investment Decisions By Jean Galea  |  March 2026  |  AI Tools, Investing Every few months, someone in one of the investing forums I follow posts a question like: “Which AI company should I […]

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The Best European Bitcoin ETFs

Published: February 04, 2026Leave a Comment

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As someone who’s been actively involved in the crypto space for over a decade, I’ve seen countless trends come and go. But one thing that’s become increasingly clear is that Bitcoin is here to stay. For those of us in Europe looking for a more traditional, regulated, and perhaps less nerve-wracking way to gain exposure […]

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Ten Years of Playing the Investing Game

Published: January 19, 2026Leave a Comment

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Looking back over the past decade, investing has been one of the most fulfilling pursuits in my life, while I took a break from entrepreneurship and active work in the tech space. The rewards have been financial, but more importantly they’ve been intellectual and personal. It’s the one arena where my natural aptitudes—and even some […]

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The Fastest Way to Build a $10k/Month Business With WordPress Plugins

Last updated: April 15, 2026Leave a Comment

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Most developers waste years trying to invent something new. Top WordPress plugin founders do the opposite: they build in markets that already pay, fix what users hate, and ship fast. While AI has brought immense changes, other things have stayed the same. The playbook I describe here is the same I’ve used to build WP […]

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Transferring USD to Revolut VS Wise – Which Bank is Best?

Published: November 12, 20251 Comment

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Short answer: For receiving and moving USD, Wise is usually the better choice, especially if you’re in Europe and getting paid from US banks. Revolut is strong for day-to-day spending and FX, but its USD rails are often weaker and more expensive. Quick verdict by use case You live in Europe and receive USD from […]

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Using Options to Access U.S. ETFs as an EU Retail Investor

Published: November 10, 2025Leave a Comment

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European retail investors cannot normally buy U.S.-domiciled ETFs like QQQ due to the PRIIPs regulation and the missing KID. Brokers block direct purchase to comply. However, you can still own such ETFs by using options. We’ll keep on using the very popular QQQ as an example. The Workaround Sell a cash-secured put on QQQ. One […]

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