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Some of my living costs in Brazil

People have asked me about the living costs in Olivença in Brazil, in a typical beach town, so I wrote this in reply to this comment: Hi Mike, I really hope it works out for you. Here are the costs … Continue reading

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My “non-investing” life lately

I just bought a big body board for Pablo Mateo, my son, the one who has 5 years, almost 6, (I have 4 boys aged 19, 5, 3, and 0!). It’s so big for him that he actually stands on … Continue reading

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Olivença, my Brazilian home town, and the Kitchenettes I rent

I currently live In Olivença in a house that has two separate entries, one for me and one for an area of kitchenettes we have for rent. The area is an extension of the big house where we live. It … Continue reading

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Best wishes from Brazil!

When you visit feel free to drop by, we can discuss investments with a caipirinha ! Cheers! jrv In the photo, me and my wife Bieke, with the new baby, Miro, sleeping and Pablo Mateo (left) and Sebastian. My biggest … Continue reading

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Opened an HSBC Brazilian bank account with a 10% fixed rate & some more on USG

I just opened an HSBC bank account in Brazil. I will start with the equivalent of 50 thousand euros in Reais. Via the account you can take a fixed rate product called CDB (Certificado de deposito Bancario) which gives up … Continue reading

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