Portfolio Update February 2022 – -20k NW & Corona

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Welcome to the Portfolio update of February 2022. Back in Switzerland without family, got Corona infected and other stories of how our net worth lost 20k CHF.

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Portfolio Update January 2022 – -72k NW & Mexico

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Welcome to the Portfolio update of January 2022. Since the end of December we’re in warm and sunny Mexico a nice change to the cold winters in Switzerland. Cryptos kept dropping and stock market stayed rather flat.

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KM Finanzen x Mr. Cheese Interview #1

KM Finanzen recently approached me to ask for an interview on his YouTube channel. He wanted to discuss my background and motivations around FIRE and crypto. What was planned to be a 60min interview turned into 2h and was a very enjoyable experience. The interview was in German (sorry English speaking/reading audience).

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Happy 2 year anniversary: Fondue.blog

It has been 2 years since I’ve started this blog. Let’s see how the second year went:

I’d like to thank all readers that mostly silently give me company on my journey to financial independence. I’ve met great new people during this journey due to meetups or direct outreaches and I’m grateful to be in a position to even consider FIRE as a realistic goal.

I wish all my readers nice holidays and a happy new year. May 2022 be even more successful.

Portfolio Update December 2021 – -9.6k NW & Travel

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Welcome to the Portfolio update of December 2021. November was a rather dark month for both the crypto and the stock markets. Fortunately we were rather frugal so savings rate is on target.

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Crypto.com Cashback Credit Card Review 2021 – up to 8% cashback on all purchases!

As you might have read my review of Revolut Metal you probably know that I’m a big fan of cashback credit cards. I’ve used my Revolut Metal card on a daily basis and thanks to Google Pay I even left my wallet at home on several occasions during the last 3 years or so.

But there’s something new, something much better available now! With up to 8% cashback!

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Portfolio Update November 2021 – +95k CHF NW & new job

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Welcome to the Portfolio update of November 2021. October brought us fantastic gains in the Crypto space again and I’ve started a new job.

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Portfolio Update October 2021 – -22k net worth & job hunting

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Welcome to the Portfolio update of October 2021. September was filled with job interviews and negative crypto and stock market performances.

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Portfolio Update September 2021 – +51k CHF NW & Unemployment

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Welcome to the Portfolio update of September 2021. August brought me lots of free time, an 51k CHF net worth increase and some interview experience.

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Portfolio Update August 2021 – Lots of free time

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Welcome to the Portfolio update of August 2021. July was the complete opposite of June, historic bad weather, floodings and more layoffs.

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