Portugal’s Real Estate Market Has a Transparency Problem
After buying a home in Portugal, I think buyers deserve clearer information about prices, agent incentives and the risks behind a beautiful listing.
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November 13, 2026
Retiring in Portugal With €2 Million: Why Your Investment Mix Matters
Same €2 million, different accounts—and different tax questions. Brokerage sales, dividends, IRAs and Roth savings under Portugal’s ordinary resident rules.
November 9, 2026
What I Wish I’d Known Before Moving to Portugal
Seven things I wish I’d understood before our family moved from the US to Portugal, plus a free six-page checklist to help you plan your own move.
November 5, 2026
Marriage and Money: Part 3 – Budgeting and Investing for FIRE
The spreadsheet part of our FIRE journey: annual bills, everyday budgeting and the funds we’ve held, with examples and resources to explore.
November 5, 2026
Portuguese Healthcare
ANNUAL premiums, not monthly. What our family paid for health insurance and private care in Portugal, plus the coverage questions I’d ask before signing.
December 2, 2025
Buying a Home in Portugal
Buying a home in Portugal requires patience. I’ve got none. The viewings, mortgage surprises and negotiations behind our 2024 purchase.
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November 18, 2025
Portugal Residency Renewal Update
One year to renew our residence cards. What happened to our family, what helped, and where to check the current process.
November 18, 2025
June 2024 – Portugal Residency Renewal Process
The archived SEF renewal walkthrough we tried in June 2024, what happened next, and where to find current AIMA information.
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June 30, 2024
2 Years of Using Google Voice – Troubleshooting & Review
A new phone, missed calls and our Frankenstein Google Voice setup. The glitches we encountered after two years in Portugal, and the settings that helped.
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June 25, 2024
Marriage and Money: Part 2 – Moving Past Fear to FIRE
Grab a notebook and your favorite beverage—beer for me. The money stories, fears and conversations that helped us work toward financial independence together.
June 1, 2023
Marriage and Money: Part 1 – Managing Money as a Team
Separate accounts, shared bills, Steam and Starbucks. How our money setup changed with different incomes, consulting work, children and the move to Portugal.
June 1, 2023
Apostille? Notary? What Documents to Bring When You Leave the United States
Notary? Apostille? Which office? The documents we prepared before leaving the US, and how I kept the paperwork from taking over my life.
May 29, 2023