DEGIRO Review: A Transparent Leader In Low-Cost Investing

February 15, 2024 Francesca

If you’re looking for a low-cost broker, and don’t mind paying marginally more than with its competitors, DEGIRO is a very good choice. The advantage? You invest your money with a more transparent broker than most VC-funded direct competitors that have just a few years of track record.

Live and Let Buy: Which Bonds For Your Objectives?

February 14, 2024 Raph Antoine

Whether you are investing for the Short or Long Term, Bonds are a key component in a portfolio.

Today, we’ll cut through the noise and spotlight the bond categories we’ll unravel in this guide. We also go through bonds you may want to avoid to accomplish your goals. Let’s dive in!

Interactive Brokers Review: Insights From Hundreds Of Investors

February 13, 2024 Raph Antoine

For most individual investors, Interactive Brokers is simply one of the best platforms. While beginners might find its interface and features complex, the platform is a treasure trove for those willing to scale the learning curve.  It is suitable for most passive investors. Very competitive ETF trading commissions and FX rates, no ongoing platform fees along with family subaccounts and monthly standing orders largely justify opening an account. 

How To Choose A Cheap Stock Broker?

January 10, 2024 Raph Antoine

Over the past months, as we developed our Broker Fee Comparison Tool, we looked into the different fees in Europe and the UK.

You probably won’t be surprised to hear that the fee structures are very confusing! But, the portfolios of our readers are often relatively simple, so coming up with a lifetime accumulation phase simulation of all fee components to choose the cheapest broker is not only feasible, but necessary.

Certain fees – like custody fees – eat into investors’ wealth in the same dramatic way as high Total Expense Ratios charged by Fund Managers.

Ready to choose the cheapest broker for your portfolio? Let’s dive in!

Genki vs SafetyWing: Best Insurance For Nomads

January 10, 2024 Francesca

We spent 2023 travelling across Asia, the Middle East and Europe meeting a variety of nomads.

To assess which policy is the best we came up with five traveller profiles: Remote Worker/Entrepreneurs, Gap Year Adventurers, Family Nomad Travellers, Long-Term Bikepackers and Retiree Travellers.

In this article, we aim to guide you through this often-overlooked aspect of long-term travel, helping you make the best choice for your own adventures.