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Avoiding burnout on the path to FIRE

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The FIRE movement tends to attract people of a similar personality type. People who think outside the box and like to go against the grain of society. People who are entrepreneurial, typical type-A personalities who set high standards for themselves. People, who are key candidates for burnout. Those who follow the blog regularly may have … Read more

Irish used car buying guide

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We recently upgraded our 2005 Toyota Vitz/Yaris for a 2012 Honda Fit/Jazz. Here is my Irish used car buying guide on how we went about researching and selecting our “new” car. This guide is for people looking to get from A-B for as little effort and money as possible. Do you really need a car? … Read more

Are my investments secure?

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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

How to feel better about paying taxes

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Delve into the world of investments and financial independence and it won’t be long before you come across mention of tax efficiency and legal ways to avoid taxes, and perhaps even illegal ways if you look long enough. I have researched these topics endlessly myself trying to find the most tax-effective path to financial independence … Read more

How to pay tax on Employee Share Purchase Plans in Ireland

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If you’re lucky enough to work for an employer who grants you company shares at a discount as an employment benefit, you need to understand your tax liabilities and responsibilities, or you could face penalties and interest from Revenue. This post goes into how to pay tax on employee share purchase plans (ESPP) in Ireland. … Read more

Reader Q&A: Irish Investing Tips Post Graduation

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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