My Baby Steps Into Crypto (Movie Review)

May 11, 2023 Kathrin Spinnler

I watched three films and read one blog post to find out what crypto is all about.

-But How Does Bitcoin Actually Work?
-Cryptopia – Bitcoin, Blockchains and the future of the internet
-Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King
-WTF is the Blockchain?

In today’s article, I’ll share my learning journey and discuss whether my perception of blockchain and cryptocurrencies has changed as I have learned more.

Starting Your Journey to Financial Independence (Movie Review)

May 11, 2023 Kathrin Spinnler

Reading 300-page books about financial independence isn’t for everyone. But fortunately, there are countless documentaries and short films out there that aim to help you manage your money more effectively.

Today, we will have a closer look at three: Playing with FIRE, The Minimalists – Less is Now and Early Retirement in One Lesson.

Money – A User’s Guide (Book Review)

May 8, 2023 Kathrin Spinnler

Money: A User’s Guide by Laura Whateley was published in 2018 and aims to educate young people between the ages of 18 and 40 about how to best handle their money.

It provides a good basic overview, the book is not focused on financial independence or investing to create an income.

How to Get Rich (Netflix Series Review)

May 3, 2023 Ahmed Safin

Today, let’s look at why most people are so bad at managing their finances and where you and your loved ones can start to change it. This is a must-watch for those who are new on a journey but also, for those that are just minimising all spending, like some in the FIRE community, to postpone a rich life, that may never come.

The Millionaire Next Door (Book Review)

May 3, 2023 Kathrin Spinnler

This book is a classic in the personal finance space.

In it, the authors detail what they have learned after interviewing countless millionaires and their families.
But are the concepts helpful in today’s world, 25 years later? And can European investors apply the lessons learned from American millionaires?

Just Keep Buying (Book Review)

May 3, 2023 Kathrin Spinnler

What makes the book stand out? Our readers won’t be surprised to learn that most of Nick’s work can be found in other books we’ve reviewed. In fact, parts of the book have been published on Nick’s own Of Dollars and Data blog.

But with this new compendium, Nick adds some fresh perspectives.

Most importantly, he organizes the essential knowledge into actionable steps and does it in a pleasant way.

The Little Book of Common Sense Investing (Book Review)

May 3, 2023 Kathrin Spinnler

The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. Bogle, published in 2007, is an account of why the author is in favor of using index funds when investing. In essence, the advice is simple: invest in a broad market index fund and hold for the long term.

But Bogle goes into detail about why such a strategy will produce above-average results and what factors affect your investment the most.