Same €2 million, different accounts—and different tax questions. Brokerage sales, dividends, IRAs and Roth savings under Portugal’s ordinary resident rules.
The spreadsheet part of our FIRE journey: annual bills, everyday budgeting and the funds we’ve held, with examples and resources to explore.
Buying a home in Portugal requires patience. I’ve got none. The viewings, mortgage surprises and negotiations behind our 2024 purchase.
Grab a notebook and your favorite beverage—beer for me. The money stories, fears and conversations that helped us work toward financial independence together.
Separate accounts, shared bills, Steam and Starbucks. How our money setup changed with different incomes, consulting work, children and the move to Portugal.
Six side-hustle starts and stops. I’m great at ideas, less great at follow-through—and there’s plenty to learn from the ventures that didn’t stick.
I wanted to sell it all. My husband wasn’t so sure. How we weighed money, options and peace of mind before selling both US properties.
Debt, defensive money talks and a growing spreadsheet habit. Our path to FIRE, what a FIRE number means, and resources that helped us learn.