How to get Free Shares?

How to get free shares?

For a limited time (offer expires 26 June 2023) Trading212 is offering free shares worth up to €100 if you successfully sign up using this link: https://www.trading212.com/invite/Gbasu6a4 

(Naturally a minimum investment is necessary for the bonus).

Though I am not a financial advisor, and one should always be aware of the risks before investing, my personal experience with Trading212 has been a positive one.

So often the recommendations and advice for investing apps comes from an American POV, which is often less than helpful for those of us living in Europe. Trading212 allows anyone living in an EU country (and some outside the EU) to open an account and start trading. 

The list of current countries includes: United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Czech Republic, France, Spain, Slovakia, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Greece, Portugal, Hungary, Bulgaria, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Switzerland, Romania, Poland, Mexico, Honduras, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.

Another new benefit is that any money in your account but not actively invested still earns interest (better than most of the German banks TBH).

Some pros that I have experienced using Trading212 include:

- mobile app

- real time exchange

- huge amount of stocks to choose from

- available in Europe and for expats

- very easy navigation and comprehension

- fractional shares

- optional automatic pie investing

If you're already using Trading212, drop me a message below to let me know how your experience has been. Or if you have other platforms that you would recommend, please write that too, as I would be interested in researching other possibilities. 

How to invest in European property

How to invest in European Property

If you're like me and have an interest in building up an investment property portfolio but don't know where to start, or how to get enough capital to purchase a property yourself, then you might be interested in Rendity. It is an Austrian crowd investing platform, which I have found super accessible to use and invest through. 

I'm by no means a financial advisor; all I can impart is that my personal experience has been very positive, and that to-date my investments have been on track (even one already paid back in full).

A couple of facts:

minimum investment amount €100 (maximum €25.000)

mobile app connected to account

easy to open an account

automatic savings strategy available (I haven't used this function)

And as a bonus, if you use this referral link you will receive €25 once you've made your first minim investment (€100). That's 25% return instantly!!

https://rendity.com/en/referral?u=9A33 

Lucy's The Deli

Lucy's The Deli

Finally a new cafe has moved into the long-unoccupied space at Torstrasse 116 near Rosenthaler Platz. "Hermann's" had a couple of successful years, but has been vacant for quite a time, which has been a loss to the area, as it has one of the biggest physical spaces in the area. 

Thankfully "Lucy's The Deli" has arrived (moving down the hill from Brunnenstrasse) and the atmosphere is very calm, with friendly staff and good food and drink. Much of the layout, furniture, and ambience has been inherited from "Hermann's" - all the better though, since it is very open, spacious, and calming. There are even booths if needing to work a little. 

For all those looking for vegetarian or vegan options, you will find a great selection of fresh options. And there are a couple of Keto options too, if you ask nicely. 

Being summer, I can definitely recommend the iced-matcha latte and the protein balls (different flavours available).  

Here's wishing Lucy's The Deli a strong survival, but not at the loss of the current atmosphere and vibe.