We’re mortgage-free!…technically

Last month, when doing up our net worth tracker, I realised we are technically mortgage free! The correct term is mortgage neutral, meaning we now have more in liquid investments (non-retirement accounts) than we have left on our mortgage. I feel incredibly blessed and thankful to be in this position. Looking back at the 9 … Read more

Are my investments secure?

Well hello again, it’s been a while. I hope you had a nice summer and have been enjoying getting to see loved ones again. I took a bit of an unplanned break from the blog and have been busy knocking things off my personal to-do list. Of note: I submitted my citizenship application! we finished … Read more

Client Consult: Technically FI but still earning, not sure where to put our money

This post is about a family of 5 that moved to Ireland from the US on a critical worker visa. The couple is technically already financially independent but need to work to satisfy their visa. They reached out to get some comfort on their cross border investment strategy with the additional income.

Guest Post on Wolf of Harcourt Street on ETFs

Meagan did a guest post for the Wolf on Harcourt Street about her experience investing in ETFs in Ireland. She covered what they are, the pros and cons, how they are taxed, her current portfolio, how to buy ETFs and her experience with filing taxes.

Reader Q&A: Irish Investing Tips Post Graduation

I recently got an email from a recent college graduate looking for my take on investing tips post-graduation. Of course, I am not a qualified financial advisor and this should not be taken as advice but here are some tips and considerations in deciding where to put your new-found money. Firstly, if you’re reading this … Read more