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The money basics nobody taught us.

Saving, investing, inflation, where to start. We cover the money fundamentals nobody bothered to teach us in school, and what to do with your first hundred euros.

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Saving or investing: which is better for your money?

The foundational question, answered honestly. When saving makes sense, when investing does, the math behind both, and how to decide for yourself without outsourcing the call.

9 min read · Updated January 2026

Five paths through personal finance

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The basics: saving vs investing

Why investing wins long term, and why inflation makes saving alone risky.

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How much, how often

Working out what you can put aside, by age and by goal.

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Getting started with what you have

From your first hundred euros to a six-figure inheritance.

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Books, podcasts, and conversations

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