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Chris Lean
An Englishman vs Czech Grammar: A Tragedy in Seven Cases
When I moved to the Czech Republic, I expected many challenges. I did not expect Czech grammar to become my greatest enemy.
What the Iran War Means for Czech Households
The Iran war doesn’t seem distant when Czech households experience immediate oil and energy price increases.
3 Scenarios for the Iran War — What Czech Investors Should Do
For Czech households and investors, the Iran conflict has immediate repercussions. Here are three realistic scenarios and what to do in each.
Who Really Wrote the Blog?
A blog you read may not have been authored by the shown financial advisor. Does this live up to the ethics expected of financial advisers?
Compliance vs Optimal Financial Advice
Compliance ensures that the correct process has been followed. It does not guarantee that the advice is the best solution for the client.
Decumulation Plan for Retirement Matters More Than You Think
If you’re an expatriate, retirement planning is more complex than simply building a large investment portfolio. Retirement is about decumulation — turning your savings into reliable income, often across multiple countries, currencies, and tax systems.
Dangers of Relying on AI for Legal and Tax Advice
Dangers of using unverified information from an AI search in legal or tax contexts can be severe. AI can assist with drafting and research, but it cannot replace professional judgment and verification.
Relocating Expats: Should You Use an Attorney or a Visa Agency?
Relocating expats need more than a visa. They need expert legal advice that considers current and future plans to work and stay successfully.
Gold and Silver: Useful Protection — Dangerous if Misused
Gold and silver have a job in your portfolio: they are used as a hedge against losses, not to generate big returns.
Inflation in Czechia is Easing — What It Means for Your Savings
Czech inflation is finally allowing some breathing room. When inflation slows, people start paying attention to savings strategies again.
Greenland and Sudetenland, Is There a Similarity?
Concerning Greenland, Czechs know the danger of the phrase: “It’s only this one piece,” while markets react to weakening alliances.