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UGREEN FineTrack Mini Duo 2 Review: €8 AirTag Alternative for Android
I bought a four-pack of UGREEN FineTrack Mini Duo 2 trackers for about €32 on Amazon Germany. They work with Google Find Hub or Apple Find My, and setup on my Pixel 9 was a single button press.
DIY
BMW Authorized Service Centers in Turku
A list of authorized BMW service centers by location, so you can choose a trusted workshop for your own BMW. Starting with the Turku area in Finland.
How to Compare Car Insurance Quotes
I just compared car insurance quotes for a BMW 5 Series 520d. It took 40 minutes and saved me 440€ a year. Here is how to do it with the insurers' own calculators in Finland.
How to reset BMW 5 Series (F10 / F11) Service Due reminder
Resetting the ‘Service due’ reminder on the BMW 5 Series is easy to do yourself and it doesn’t require any tools. The instructions here apply to the BMW 5 Series
Car RepairDIY
How to reset Ford Mondeo service oil reminder
Resetting the ‘Service Oil’ reminder on the Ford Mondeo is easy to do yourself and it doesn’t require any tools. The instructions here apply to the Ford Mondeo MK4 which
Car RepairDIY
Air source heat pumps vs Ground source heat pumps
I’m in the process of selecting a heat pump for my house and I did a lot of research into the topic. In this article, I will walk you through
DIY
Jet Ski Rental Price Comparison
Jet ski rental prices in southern Finland: a comparison of rental companies in Turku, Parainen, Nauvo and Tampere, per day and per hour.
E-Bike Rental Prices
E-bike rental prices in southern Finland start from 35€ for three hours. A comparison of rental shops in Turku, Loimaa, Teijo, Oripää and Tampere.
Is the Finnish Museum Card Worth It?
With the Museum Card (72€) you can visit more than 300 cultural sites in Finland for 12 months, including Heureka, Ateneum, Kiasma, Amos Rex, Turku Castle and Forum Marinum.
3 Best Skiing Resorts in Finland
The three best resorts in Finland for downhill skiing are Levi, Ylläs, and Ruka. They are all quite far from Turku and Helsinki, but it’s worth it to go up
Travel
Dental Hygienist Price Comparison in Turku
Want to get tartar removed by a dental hygienist without waiting for a public dental appointment? A 2021 price comparison of dental hygienist visits at clinics in the Turku area.
Philips Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor Manual – Illustrated Guide
You most likely tried searching for the official Philips Hue Outdoor Motion Sensor Manual PDF but were not able to find it. This is not the official manual, but you
Home Automation
How much does a Video Doorbell Cost?
My regular wireless doorbell is often not working due to poor weatherproofing and I have been thinking about upgrading to a video doorbell since they have become widely…
DIY
How to use your PayPal Balance
I had some money coming into PayPal and I wanted to use it for a subscription service online. I found out that PayPal Balance can’t be used for most subscription
Travel
How to Replace Inline Skate Wheels
The easiest way to replace inline skate or rollerblade wheels is to buy a kit with 8 wheels which have preinstalled bearings with the correct size of bearing spacers and
DIY
Philips OneBlade Review and Extended Test Experience
I have used the Philips OneBlade Face QP2530/20 since November 2018. At first, I was very happy with it for styling my small short under 3mm beard and mustache. Once
Grooming
Lawnmower starts and then dies
My lawnmower is a late 70s Klippo with a Briggs and Stratton 4 HP engine. The lawnmower was my mothers but she switched to a new electric lawnmower. I’ve been
DIY
LOL Surprise Dollhouse Review and Comparison
What are LOL Surprise toys? The L.O.L Surprise! toys are an unboxing toy line launched in December 2016. L.O.L Surprise! toys started out as baby dolls in toy balls which
KidsLOL Surprise
Video Streaming Services Comparison
What is the best video streaming service? This is a very subjective question, but if we look at the popularity then Netflix with it’s over 150 million monthly users is
Entertainment
Changing Winter Tires
Winter tires – also called snow tires are tires which are designed for winter temperatures and conditions. They make it a lot safer to drive in winter conditions and are
Car RepairDIY
How to make the best cheese burger
My current favorite burger is a smashed burger or smashburger. Some call it a diner burger. Here is a guide to making one. In all its simplicity if you haven’t
BBQCooking
Kettlebell Snatch Challenge
What do kettlebells do to your body? Kettlebells can be used for a full-body workout for strength and cardio workouts. So you can build muscle, increase your endurance and get
Fitness
Outdoor Home Security Cameras: Buyers Guide
Are home security cameras worth it? I definitely think they are. You might think that a home security camera system is expensive but if you build a DIY system without
DIYSecurity Cameras
How to Replace Brake Pads and Rotors – Illustrated Guide
Is it hard to change brake pads and rotors? Changing brake pads is one of the easier jobs to do on a car and it’s something that many car owners
Car RepairDIY
Must have Kamado accessories
When you buy a Big Green Egg or a Kamado grill most of the time you get just the ceramics grill, a cooking grate and that’s about it. To really
BBQCooking
How to Fix a Running Toilet – Illustrated Guide
The two most common causes for a toilet leaking into the bowl are a worn-out flapper and the other one is the fill valve which might not be stopping to
DIY
Quick Tom Kha Soup – Under 12 minutes
How long does it take to prepare a Tom Kha Gai (Chicken Coconut) soup? You can make a Tom Kha Gai soup in under 12 minutes including preparations if you
Cooking
Kamado winter cooking
Originally I was planning to take my kamado grill inside for the winter. I was worried it would get moisture into the ceramics and the ceramics might crack when it
BBQ
Smoker automatic temperature control
So you have a smoker and you have done some grilling and maybe some BBQ. Maybe you have watched some Aaron Franklin videos or seen some other BBQ youtube videos.
BBQ
How to Hang Heavy Objects from the Ceiling: Illustrated Guide
If you want to hang some training equipment or heavy objects like a heavy bag, gymnastic rings, suspension training equipment like a TRX, a yoga trapeze or a swing to
DIY
Taking slime passed security onto a flight
Many parents whose children love slime are asking are you allowed to take slime on a plane? The short answer is Yes. But bare in mind that slime is considered
Kids
Safe Slime Ingredients and recipe
Do-it-yourself slime has become increasingly popular amongst young children and even teenagers and some of the used ingredients have left parents concerned about safety. It’s…
Kids
Indoor retractable washing line – is it a good solution?
Are indoor retractable washing lines a good solution? I certainly think they are. I did some research and compared different solutions for drying clothes indoors and the…
Washing
Comparing Electricity Contracts for Your Home in 2020 – An Informed Consumer's View
Want an informed consumer's view on comparing electricity contracts in Finland? How your electricity price is formed, fixed-term versus spot price, oil versus electric heating, and the comparison sites.
Personal Finance
Best Helsinki Tasting Menus that You Can Afford
Perhaps you are visiting Helsinki, the capital of Finland for a cultural event or for a short city break and you want to treat yourself with a culinary experience at
Travel
Where to stay in Bali with Family
I traveled to Bali in January with my family and stayed for 10 days. I wanted to make the most out of those 10 days so decided to do my
Travel
Flight times to minimize Jet Lag
Travelling East Start adjusting your schedule a few days before you leave. If you’re traveling east, start going to bed one hour earlier each night for a few days before
Travel
How to Choose Tires for Your Car
As a consumer, I want to select tires for my car that are of good quality but they shouldn’t cost more than needed. From a money-saving perspective, I know the
Starting a Business
I want to start a business, but I don't know everything it involves. I decided to find out, read the available information and link to the best guides.
Which Bookkeeping Software for a Sole Trader?
Are free bookkeeping programs a solution for recording a sole trader's income and expenses? Free options such as Tilitin, Tappio and Holli, plus commercial bookkeeping services in Finland.
Entrepreneurship
Finlands Activity Parks
If you are planning a trip to Finland with Children or perhaps are already in Finland and you want to find something to entertain the children for a day you
Travel
Renting a Car – How to Avoid the insurance trap
You might be going on vacation and looking forwards to seeing a new country or city and thinking about all the nice things that go along with that. Unfortunately renting
Travel
How to Start Saving for Your Child
There are many ways to start saving for a child: a bank account, a fixed-income fund or an equity fund. Step-by-step instructions for opening a Nordnet account for a minor, tax-free gifts and monthly saving.
Investing
An Investment Club for Schools
Could schools offer investment clubs for grades 1–6 and 7–9, where children learn about managing their own money and investing? How to approach it and who could help.
Writing Blog Posts that Will Get Traffic From Google – Lessons Learned
The biggest mistake I used to make when writing blog posts on my first site was writing too short articles. I later learned by following the Income School Youtube channel
Blogging Tips
How to Create a Passive Income Stream that actually Works
Many of us spend the majority of our waking hours daily working hard to make other people rich. It’s hard to get ahead when each time you get a paycheck,
Personal Finance
How much you need to save to become a millionaire
How much you need to save per day to become a millionaire by age 65? To illustrate just how attainable the dream of becoming a millionaire could be lets look
Personal Finance
Compound Interest – The Eighth Wonder of the world
Compound Interest Is The Eighth Wonder of the World It is always surprising to see how much compounding effects the end result when there are many enough years for compounding
Kids & Money
Free stock videos and Best free video editor
I was looking for free stock video and came across this useful listing of stock video sites. To combine stock video you need a video editor and I found this
Tools
The Best Finnish Investing Resources
There is already a fair amount of free investing information in Finnish online. The best Finnish investing podcasts and blogs, plus an English-language podcast.
Investing
Books that I recommend
Books that I recommend Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman You can get it on Amazon via this link: Thinking, Fast and Slow Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth
Books
Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing means that a publisher, such as a blogger, is paid by a company in the form of a performance-based commission.
Affiliate
Three Money Categories for Kids
It is good for children to understand from a young age where money comes from and how it can be used. Give, save and spend: three categories for every coin a child receives.
BooksKids & Money
When Your Child Gets Excited About Saving – How Should You Guide Them?
Guiding a child with investing. Before choosing where to put the money, talk with your child about what they are saving for: a short-term goal or a long-term one.
Kids & MoneyInvesting
Where Should I Invest My Savings?
Choosing an easy, low-effort investment for a child or an adult. How I started with low-cost index funds and monthly saving at Nordnet, in five steps and under 60 minutes.
Investing
Tax-Free Capital Gains in Finland
Selling fund units tax-free: in Finland, a capital gain is not taxable income if the total sale prices of property sold in the tax year are at most 1,000 euros.
Investing
Where to Get Help with Your Personal Finances?
Finland offers publicly funded, statutory financial and debt advice that is free for clients. Where to find it, how to balance income and expenses, and where investment advice comes in.
Personal Finance
Average Stock Market Returns
Over long time series, a 6.6% real return is realistic in the stock market. Real return means the return after inflation, the actual growth in purchasing power.
Investing
Book Recommendations
Books that have been Recommended by Tim Ferris 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing 1000 True Fans Bestselling Book Publicity On Writing Well Bird by Bird Ogilvy on Advertising
Books
Will I get by on my pension?
Maybe by lowering your standard of living. How to get your Finnish earnings-related pension statement and estimate, and what inflation and taxes do to the amount you actually get.
Pension
How to Invest
Options of what to invest in once you have reached Step 4 You might be wondering what to invest in now that you have reached step 4. It’s a good
Personal Finance
Steps to become financially stress free
Step1: Save 1000 € as an Emergency Fund Open a separate account and save 1000 € as fast as you can. Your emergency fund is there for unexpected events like
Personal Finance