To help out a friend, Mr. W. went to a sales pitch with a pension broker. That the fees of this kind of products are high comes as no surprise, but the broker’s lack of knowledge is stunning.
Yes, Mr RIP is offering free career advice for up to 6 people. (…and I heard there are free slots left) 🙂
Learning a new language, doing a Masters degree, learning a new skill or about a fascinating topic – you can do it online and at your own pace. Katrin shares her tips and experiences.
Podcast: How to Build Any Skill with Ultralearning Projects | Scott Young | by FI Europe Podcast | Intense self-learning (ultralearning) can be a powerful tool to quickly learn a new skill or explore a field of knowledge. This can be useful for FIRE-seekers and FIREd people alike. Scott Young explains the interesting principles behind ultralearning that he has developed. With the help of these techniques, he managed to complete a very demanding university degree (MIT Computer Science) in only one…
Podcast: The Power of Financially Educating Your Children | Roisin | by FI Europe Podcast | Female guests are not so common on FI Europe’s podcast. Roisin talks about how she gives her daughters a financial education. But it’s not all about family and education, real estate investment is also among the topics of this episode. You can read the transcript and show notes here. Podcast created by financial-independence.eu
Dr. FIRE looks at what a PhD involves – he did one himself so he should know about it. He asks himself if it is worthwhile, and compatible with the quest for financial independence.
Monevator shares his insight into the new investing game, Build Your Stax. Read more @Monevator
@realfireish challenges us to learn some practical skills to help out on the journey to FI.
In this thorough article, the CashflowCop shares his thoughts about investing for children (including the “preachy dad mode” trap) and reveals what his family invests for their child in which products.
