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"Cheesy Goulash:
Our Tasty Path to Barista FIRE"
A Dutch-Hungarian Couple’s Recipe for Semi-Retired Life
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Welcome to Our 10‑Week Deep Dive Series: Behavioral Money
Behavioral Money Deep Dive Series Over the next ten weeks, we’ll explore the hidden forces that silently guide your financial...

CheesyGoulash
Aug 20, 20252 min read


Renting vs Buying in 2025? Calculate Which Builds More Wealth
💬 “Paying €1,950 in rent every month feels like burning money. But buying? I have no idea if I’d actually be better off in the long run.” — Sanne (32), from The Hague. In the Netherlands, the housing discussion often centers around monthly costs, mortgage interest, or house prices. But the real question is: “What builds more long-term wealth — renting or buying?” That’s what it’s really about, especially if you'd like to retire early . Whether you rent or buy, you’re spendi

J+A
Jul 28, 20253 min read


🔥 How Soon Could You Retire? Our New 2025 FIRE Calculator Shows You
Do you actually need €1 million to retire early? We crunched the numbers using three real Dutch households—and the answer might surprise...

J+A
Jul 25, 20254 min read


Future Value
Future value (FV) is a financial metric that can helps investors project the future worth of their investments. Understanding FV allows you to improve and support your decision making. In this article, we will break down the concept of FV, its importance, and how to calculate it effectively. What is Future Value? Future Value refers to the projected value of asset(s) at a future date, assuming a specific growth rate and/or specific input of assets. This value is influenced by

CheesyGoulash
Feb 10, 20253 min read


We want to be Retired at 50 | Our Journey Toward Financial Freedom
"Join a Dutch-Hungarian couple on their journey to financial freedom! Discover their investment strategies, including real estate and crypto

J+A
Feb 2, 20255 min read
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