The Archive · 2013 — Now
Personal Finance archive.
7 posts in this category
7 essays in the archive · 13 languages · 45 categories
What to look for when buying your first car in the US as an expat
I learned the hard way that buying a car in the US has hidden quirks expats miss—from Apple CarPlay volume locks to using rentals as extended test drives.
Read the analysis
Why expats in the US should freeze their credit report
A free credit freeze can make it harder to open fraudulent credit accounts in your name. How to place one, lift it and understand its limits.
The asymmetry of investment gain vs loss to break even
A 25% investment loss doesn't require a 25% gain to break even—you actually need about 33%. This mathematical asymmetry means losses hurt far more than equivalent gains help.
The Full Index
Earlier entries
Sort: Newest
Applying for a Loan in the US as an Expat: Everything You Need to Know
No. 05Credit score for expats9 tips to build a credit score for expats living in the US
No. 06Credit card tipsTips on how to prepare for relocation from Asia to the US
No. 07Personal FinanceHow to apply Ray Dalio's sharings to your personal finance?
Subscribe
Get the next useful note when there is something to say
I write about AI, work, expat life, and building products. Pick the topics you care about, and I'll send the next one when it's worth your time.