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Are you planning to apply for a temporary residency card in Poland? Wondering how long the process takes? In my latest YouTube video (link in bio!), I share my personal experience of applying for and obtaining temporary residency cards in Poland since 2012.

Are you moving to Warsaw, Poland, and wondering what documents and how much money you’re going to need to rent an apartment in 2024? My latest video (Link in Bio) covers the complete cost of renting an apartment in Warsaw for both locals and foreigners, including hidden fees like czynsz, deposits, and legal paperwork. I’ve been living in Warsaw for 10 years, and I’ll break down all the rental costs so you can avoid the common pitfalls of renting as a foreigner.

What You’ll Learn:
💸 How much money you need to rent an apartment in Warsaw, Poland.
🧾 A detailed breakdown of rental costs: deposits, notary fees, real estate agent commissions, and monthly rent (czynsz).
📑 Understanding the rental agreements (including occasional lease agreements) in Poland for foreigners.

Key Takeaways:
💶 Understand the total cost of renting in Warsaw, including hidden fees.
📄 Learn about the specific documents and agreements required for foreigners.
✅ Your financial checklist so you can be prepared for your move

Everybody’s got a financial temptation and mine just happens to be buying books. Whether on Kindle, Audible or the hard copies, books are always where a lot of my money gets directed. So I know how important it is to want to feel like your money is well spent.

In my new YouTube video (LINK IN BIO), I break down my own opinions on whether my most recent fantasy reads were worth the money with a yes, no or maybe, so that you can make the right choice for you based on your budget.

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Knowing you’re doing the right thing when it comes to your finances is hard. One rule does not fit all and different cultures do things differently. In Nigeria credit is hard to come by and prohibitively expensive. In the US, 80% of Americans carry debt. In Morocco creditors cannot charge interest because of religious beliefs and cash is king. Traveling has taught me a lot about how money is perceived and managed in different ways, giving me my own ideas about how I manage mine. How is personal finance and money in general perceived in your country?

Books are a great way to learn skills and to get a leak into what others are doing for their own lives, in this case what people do with their money. Here are the 6 money reads that helped me get my financial life together.

Books are a great way to learn skills and to get a leak into what others are doing for their own lives, in this case what people do with their money. Here are the 6 money reads that helped me get my financial life together.

It's been a while since my last video, but nothing screams personal finance content more than the shopping flurry of the holiday season. In this video (Link in Bio!) I share some ideas on how to budget for Christmas, touching on all things travel, presents, and food so you can make the most of this time of year without going broke.

WeCrashed, Apple tv's miniseries about the co-working space WeWork, chronicles the rise and fall of the company headed by Adam Neumann. Left in the wreckage of this true story are the employees whose stock options ended up being worth less than they paid for them. But what are stock options for employees? How did WeWork employees lose more than just their jobs? And what can we learn from this cautionary tale as employees ourselves? That's what we are going to dive into in this video- Link in video!


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Is it a good idea to be investing when a recession seems to headed our way? In this episode of TabuMoney, I dive into this topic and give you a few tips to keep in mind when investing during a bear market. Link in bio!

In my last video, I talked about the 5 money mistakes I made in my twenties and in this video (LINK IN BIO!), I talk about how I turned that all around! The 5 money tips I will share in this video helped me go from broke and in debt to over $30K in assets and growing- and while it was not easy, it was simple. All it took was commitment, dedication to learning and growth, and consistency. These are 5 money tips you can start today on your personal finance journey and before you know it, your wealth will begin to grow!

It's Fat Thursday (Tłusty Czwartek) here in Poland and I felt like posting something fun on YouTube (link in bio) in the spirit of the day! In this week's video, I go through a small donut tour of Warsaw and rate donuts based on taste and price point.

Ever wanted to ask for a raise but didn’t know how? This video’s for you! (https://youtu.be/HqMQzU1Y0m8) I work through important steps when asking for a raise and how to handle it if your request is denied.