Introduction As some of you know, I attended Oxford for my Masters. It is really one of my favorite cities in the world and I felt at home almost immediately. So, from someone who lived here and experienced all the city has to offer, what should you see and do? It is a walkable city, Read More
Author: Crista
The ultimate guide to dairy products in Sweden
I was overwhelmed by the amount of dairy products the first time I walked into a grocery store in Stockholm. There are the standard ones that can be found in many countries, however, the products I am discussing here were the most confusing. In addition, I have never had an issue with lactose, but many Read More
Travel – Vaxholm, Stockholm
Stockholm refers to both the county and the city. The county has 30,000 islands! However, only 200 are inhabited and 14 of those make up the Stockholm city. It’s well connected and nearly everything is a short ride away, including the island town of Vaxholm. Vaxholm is located in the central part of the archipelago. Read More
How to graduate debt-free from university
Disclaimer: *This article may contain affiliate links* I’m not a licensed investment advisor. Also, I’m not a tax advisor and this is NOT tax advice. Please talk to a licensed investment advisor before making any investment or financial decisions. Please talk to a licensed tax advisor before making any tax decisions. Introduction We all know Read More
How to save your first $1000.00
Here are some tips on how to save your first USD 1000.00 and it does not include a daily latte or avocado toast. This amount is recommended by Dave Ramsey (DR) and his Baby Steps (BS), a method to achieve financial peace that was published in 1992. The main issue is that, due to inflation, Read More
5 tips on how to work from home effectively
Many of us are now having to work from home and are struggling to do so. A question that has been asked is ‘how to work from home?’ It is difficult in normal times but these are not normal times. So, here are some tips that I have learned over these past few weeks. 1. Read More
What to do if The Fed drops interest rates below zero?
The Fed has been toying around with dropping the interest rate to negative. What should you do and what does that mean?
I’ve been under self-quarantine in Stockholm since mid-March. My experience.
I read this article in CNBC by someone else who has been under self-quarantine. I live in the same area of Stockholm that the author mentions in the article and I think my experience is a little different. Like the author, I have been under self-quarantine, only going out if needed. How do I fill Read More
What is it like to graduate in a recession? Lessons from someone who did.
The Great Recession I graduated high school in 2008, the height of the Great Recession. I saw my friends’ parent(s) lose their jobs and homes. Our future felt like it was swept from under us, sometimes it still feels that way. However, this has completely shaped how I deal with finances. Fortunately, I was working Read More
Why I stayed in Sweden for Covid-19
I have been sent DM’s, asked by friends, and in every way that I can be contacted, to ask why I did not go home to wait out COVID-19. I usually just answered because I live and work in Sweden now. Although, that is a half-truth. I might get some flack for posting about this Read More