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January 14, 2026

The Unsolicited Buy-Out Letters Dutch Homeowners Can’t Escape

Exploring why new homeowners in the Netherlands receive immediate purchase offers from investors and housing corporations, and what it means for the property market.

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Exposing OVB: Red Flags and Questions to Ask in a Suspect Financial Consultation

Austria

January 14, 2026

Exposing OVB: Red Flags and Questions to Ask in a Suspect Financial Consultation

A practical guide for Austrian residents to identify and challenge predatory financial advisory practices, based on real experiences with OVB and similar firms.

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The 15€ eBay to Jeweler Empire: Can Flipping Silver Rings and Micro-Diamonds Build Real Wealth?

Germany

January 14, 2026

The 15€ eBay to Jeweler Empire: Can Flipping Silver Rings and Micro-Diamonds Build Real Wealth?

A Redditor’s experiment to turn 15€ of eBay credit into a jewelry business reveals harsh truths about material value, time investment, and the German second-hand market.

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The 15 Million Franc Retirement Myth: What Swiss Residents Actually Need

Switzerland

January 14, 2026

The 15 Million Franc Retirement Myth: What Swiss Residents Actually Need

A data-driven reality check on the viral claim that you need 15 million francs to retire comfortably in Switzerland, examining the three-pillar system, realistic withdrawal rates, and what your Pensionskasse actually delivers.

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Comdirect’s ‘Free’ All-World ETF: Why That 0.4% TER is a Dealbreaker

Germany

January 14, 2026

Comdirect’s ‘Free’ All-World ETF: Why That 0.4% TER is a Dealbreaker

Comdirect’s new fee-free ETF with State Street sounds great until you spot the 0.4% TER. Here’s why German passive investors should look elsewhere.

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Young Germans Are Finally Breaking the Stock Market Taboo, But Will It Last?

Germany

January 14, 2026

Young Germans Are Finally Breaking the Stock Market Taboo, But Will It Last?

14.1 million Germans now invest in stocks and ETFs, with under-40s leading the charge. This deep dive examines whether this surge represents lasting financial literacy or a fleeting trend destined for the next crash.

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Gold ETFs in CHF: Why Your Zero-Fee Fund Is Secretly Charging 0.36%

Switzerland

January 14, 2026

Gold ETFs in CHF: Why Your Zero-Fee Fund Is Secretly Charging 0.36%

Uncover the hidden storage fees, domicile traps, and liquidity games that turn cheap gold ETFs into expensive mistakes for Swiss investors.

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Germany

January 14, 2026

The €100k ETF Dilemma: When Does Switching Funds Actually Save Taxes in Germany?

Reaching €100k in your ETF portfolio triggers a controversial tax optimization debate. We analyze whether resetting FIFO through fund switching is smart strategy or overkill for German investors.

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Your Swiss FIRE Plan Is Probably Broken: The 2nd Pillar Trap Nobody Talks About

Switzerland

January 14, 2026

Your Swiss FIRE Plan Is Probably Broken: The 2nd Pillar Trap Nobody Talks About

Early retirement in Switzerland means your 2nd pillar pension becomes a prison. Here’s how to break out without getting destroyed by taxes and bureaucracy.

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