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A glass jar full of coins and banknotes on a pantry shelf, with two paper labels taped to it: "Ahorros" (savings) and "¿Cuánto?" (how much?).

Having savings isn't the same as knowing what you have

An ING/Ipsos survey finds 6 in 10 Spaniards with savings don't invest, and 43% cite a lack of knowledge. Without recommending anything, we suggest a question that comes first: how much you have, where, and in which currency.

September 28, 2026 2 min read
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Crypto Taxes in Spain in 2026: What You'll Declare Next Spring

Whatever you do with your crypto this autumn gets declared in spring 2027, so September is a good time to learn the rules: what's taxed (sales, swaps, payments), what isn't (just holding), the 2026 savings-base brackets (19-30%), and when Form 721 applies. General content — doesn't replace advice from a tax professional.

September 15, 2026 3 min read
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Portfolio Diversification: What Real Risk Actually Means

Owning 15 different stocks doesn't automatically mean you're diversified. Here's what portfolio risk actually means, why correlation between assets matters more than the count, and how to spot false diversification.

August 25, 2026 4 min read
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How to Manage a Multi-Currency Investment Portfolio

Investing in assets denominated in different currencies adds an extra layer of complexity — and opportunity — to your portfolio. Here's how to organize it, manage currency risk, and avoid the most common mistakes.

August 8, 2026 4 min read