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January 12, 2026

From Panic to FIRE: One Dutch Person’s First Year of Financial Independence Journey

A real Dutch FIRE journey shows how panic turned into a €53k net worth in 12 months, revealing the brutal trade-offs between grinding, taxes, and the Dutch work-life balance

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When to Dump Your Dutch Stock Darlings for Boring ETFs: A Portfolio Intervention Guide

Netherlands

January 12, 2026

When to Dump Your Dutch Stock Darlings for Boring ETFs: A Portfolio Intervention Guide

A Dutch investor’s dilemma about selling winning individual stocks for ETFs reveals the emotional and fiscal landmines of portfolio transitions in the Netherlands.

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Debt vs. Investment: The FIRE Community’s Great Dilemma

Netherlands

January 12, 2026

Debt vs. Investment: The FIRE Community’s Great Dilemma

When a 4% loan meets a 7% market return, the math seems simple. But Dutch tax laws, psychological comfort, and the NT WLD strategy reveal why this choice keeps FIRE enthusiasts awake at night.

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The Hidden Risks of the Dutch Box 3 Tax Transition (2026, 2028)

Netherlands

January 12, 2026

The Hidden Risks of the Dutch Box 3 Tax Transition (2026, 2028)

Analysis of potential financial risks during the shift from the current Box 3 wealth tax system to the new model set for 2028, based on simulations using historical market data.

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Should You Drain Your Dutch Savings Account and Go All-In on Investments? The €25,000 Question

Netherlands

January 12, 2026

Should You Drain Your Dutch Savings Account and Go All-In on Investments? The €25,000 Question

A 26-year-old with €25k in savings and €8k invested asks if they should stop saving entirely. The answer reveals uncomfortable truths about Dutch inflation, Box 3 taxes, and the real cost of ‘playing it safe’.

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