Have you heard the story of the Mexican fisherman? If not, allow me to introduce you to a tale that is sure to leave you feeling inspired and contemplative.
The Story of the Mexican Fisherman
Tag: FIRE
Bali Digital Nomad Visa
Bali has been the shorthand for “digital nomad paradise” for years — maybe too many years, which has made it both more developed and more crowded than the version people picture. I still looked into the visa situation carefully, because living and working from Indonesia for an extended stretch is genuinely different from a two-week vacation there. The honest answer is that the Indonesian visa system for long-term nomads is more complicated than most guides make it sound.
VTSAX vs VOO: Which Vanguard Fund Should You Pick?
If you’ve spent any time in FIRE circles or on personal finance forums, you’ve encountered the VTSAX vs VOO debate. Both are Vanguard funds, both are extremely low-cost, and both will make you more money over 30 years than most actively managed alternatives. The debate mostly comes down to structure and personal preference rather than any meaningful performance difference. Here’s what actually separates them.
Common Net Worth
If you’re curious about your financial health, one of the key metrics you’ll want to track is your net worth. In simple terms, your net worth is the difference between your assets (what you own) and your liabilities (what you owe). It’s a snapshot of your overall financial situation and can be a useful tool for setting financial goals and tracking progress.
Portugal Digital Nomad Visa
Portugal keeps showing up at the top of digital nomad destination lists, and it’s not manufactured hype — the country has been actively building the conditions for it. Lisbon and Porto have genuine tech and startup communities. The climate is exceptional. The food is underrated. And Portugal has one of the more functional visa programs for remote workers in Europe: the D8, or Digital Nomad Visa, which replaced the older D7 passive income visa as the standard route for people earning remotely from abroad.
