Rob Chen

Hello and welcome to my blog.

I mostly write about my personal finance for an Expat in Germany and Europe.
Topics I enjoy writing about: Investing, FIRE, sport, and technology.
Have a look around and enjoy your stay.

Image taken from a restaurant in the alps overlooking a lake.

Report: Second Quarter of 2026

It’s been another three months since my last quarterly review. This means it’s time for another report of my finances for the second quarter of 2026.

An image depicting the power of investing and the multiple benefits it creates.

Working full-time and investing full-time: Lessons learned

Lessons I learned after investing in passive index funds over the years and how they’ve changed the way I look at full-time employment and my career development as a whole.

Report: First Quarter of 2026

The start of a new series focusing on quarterly financial reports, lifestyle updates, and general financial observations. This is one focuses on the first quarter of the year 2026.

Two rocks balancing each other out in the desert.

Series: FIRE investing in Germany - Taxes and Portfolio Rebalancing

Third and final part of a three part series. Here we go into a topic no one likes, taxes! Along with some asset / portfolio rebalancing, its benefits and why you should really do it.

Let's talk investment strategy for long-term success

Series: FIRE investing in Germany - Strategy and risk tolerance

Second part of a three part series. In this post, we’ll dive into the fun part of investing – figuring out your strategy aka what to buy!

So, you want to start investing in your future as an expat in the EU?

Series: FIRE investing in Germany - Foundations

First part of a three part series. Here I’ll cover some important information and foundational steps for anyone who wants to start their FIRE investing journey while living and working in the EU – for expats and locals alike.

The basics of wealth accumulation

Here I’ll share my experience in accumulating wealth in Germany as an Expat. From how it all began, to how it went in the last years, and what I’m currently doing in the present day.

An AI rendition of a blog comment section.

The Giscus era, Free Comment Section Pt. 3

Once again, we revisit the comment section – hopefully the last time for the foreseeable future.

Upcoming plans for 2026

My plans for the upcoming year of 2026. Finance, sports, IRL, and website plans and ideas.

2025, a Year in Review

A yearly review for 2025. Lots of growth in finances, wonderful new life experiences and new sport challenges mastered.