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"Quit the Joy You Hate"

🕑 Added 2019-08-15 12:05:01 +0000 UTC

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Alexis Sahagun

You talk about car loans, what about leasing cars since you technically rent it— and you don’t have to worry about repair cost, etc?

Bart Cuypers

Really loved this episode and realised I should read/investigate much more about (small) investing (which I am not doing now, just saving, as I am scared of losing it all)! I'll start with those on the show notes, but any other advice welcome :). Thanks! Maybe something to share back: I am a frequent traveller, and then a credit card is extremely convenient as it is accepted everywhere (and also smaller currency conversion fees than a debet card, at least for Belgium). I do, however, agree with all the negative aspects you mentioned on the podcast. One of my best discoveries is this, a credit card that is: - Prepaid: so you can never pay what you don't have - No comission to other currencies - No currency exchange fee taking out cash in another currency up to a certain amount / month. -No monthly fees of any kind https://www.revolut.com/ (So basically, you have the advantages of a credit card, but have much less risk of doing something wrong) Surely, there are others out there. But this one I tested and is pretty awesome and free. The app is also nice, and you can block your card when you are not using it for safety. Ooh and PS @Joshua, I don't think it was a bad investment from you to own a modest property in an area/your hometown that you love, even if you are not profiting that much. Whatever happens with shares on the market or the prices of properties. You always have a place that is yours and where you can go back to.