In 2021, I bought my first stock: Apple. Just two shares. I chose Apple because I had used its products for years and trusted the quality. This post shares my first investing principle: start small, choose something you believe may still exist in the next 10 years, think long term, and only invest money you are willing to lose.
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Living in Germany: Set up these bank accounts
If you live in Germany and want to start investing, the first step is to set up the right accounts: a Girokonto, a savings account, and an investment account. This post shares my simple rule of thumb, how to think about bank fees, when switching banks might make sense, and why managing money well starts with reviewing the systems you already use.