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Staying the Course in War-Time

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Last May, when I announced I had inked a deal with Harriman House to publish my new book, Pathfinders, I invited those of you who had embraced The Simple Path to Wealth to share your stories.

The response was amazing and, unfortunately, there were simply to many to include them all.

Those that we have included comprise a wonderful collection of stories from all over the world, from people of all ages, background and walks of life. Each at a different point and with a different take on the path.

As you’ll see should you decide to read the book, they are organized into nine different sections. To give you a flavor of these stories, this week and next I want to share two of them with you.

Both come from the section titled Staying the Course.

Pulling two from the same section is probably not the best marketing strategy, but I chose these as they are quite literally ripped from today’s headlines: The war in Ukraine.

This first one is from a reader in Ukraine, Roman Koshovskyi. The second — When Your Country Becomes a Global Outcast — which I’ll share next week, is from a reader in central Russia, Artem Voronov.

Hopefully, as we enter this New Year we are looking at the year that will bring peace to that part of the world.

*Pre-ordering for Pathfinders is now available all around the world. Click on the link and/or see the note after the post for details.

Now, here’s Roman…

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Staying the Course in War-Time

Roman Koshovskyi

Lviv region, Ukraine

www.youtube.com/c/RomanKoshovskyy, mykrp.com.ua

I am a 30-year-old pursuing FI in Ukraine. It’s an interesting time to do so, with my country at war. But it’s always been a little different here. 

Until a 2017 change in regulations it was hard to find equivalent investment vehicles to the ones most popular with the international FI community. There are still far fewer than the US, but it’s possible to open accounts in US or European-based brokerages.

A lot of people have done so. But many still hadn’t before the war. They blamed circumstances, the economy, corruption—what was the point? They didn’t understand that some things are only improved from the bottom up, with small mindset and habit shifts. At least that’s been my experience.

The war, of course, has thrown everything into the air. But I am keeping to JL’s Simple Path as best as I can.

I am always researching and analyzing data on my FI journey. But I also try to keep things simple and fun. I stick to all the classic FI principles—diversifying investments, taking a long time horizon, thinking like an owner of the world’s businesses, avoiding debt, spending less than I earn and investing the rest. 

I also like to remain a little flexible and keep learning. I know I won’t necessarily get it 100% right, but I will be much better off in 15–20 years than many. I enjoy sharing everything I can with my Ukrainian peers to help them find financial freedom too.

Here are some key things I have learned from my pursuit of FI in Ukraine, which I hope will help others stay the course no matter where they are:

  • Diversification isn’t just a fancy word. At the time of writing, Ukrainian bond and stock markets are not functioning properly (only war bonds are allowed for trading), so parts of my capital are frozen and could be gone forever, or the future payments could get restructured. That’s the risk I took with some home-country bias. Fortunately, I don’t have all my eggs in one basket. Thanks to my assets abroad and brokerage accounts in the US that I opened before the war, I can continue to contribute to my retirement portfolio and buy good assets with lower prices in the current drawdown.
  • Disasters can happen, and insurance and back-up plans can only protect you so much when they do. You have to have cash on hand and some liquid assets for the ultimate curve balls of life. Only invest money you won’t need even in the direst of circumstances—cash you definitely won’t need to touch for maybe even 20 years.
  • Move fast, but think slowly. In hard times the urge is to follow the crowd. That’s how you fall into common traps—piling up perishable food, converting currency when exchange rates have been driven ridiculous by fear, ignoring air-raid sirens because everyone else is. It’s better to evaluate your options before acting.
  • Some risks are much more significant than the economy. Your life, and time with your loved ones, are much more precious than all the money you will ever earn.  Wartime refreshes your perspectives and shifts your priorities.

If I had known war would really break out, would I have moved more of my assets abroad? I don’t know. I love my Motherland, and I am working—as are my friends—to prosper it now and in the future. We don’t know how life will unfold, but I will do everything in my control to keep to JL’s Simple Path to financial freedom.

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Addendum

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Bookshops monitor pre-orders closely, and good levels get them excited – and more likely to order and promote a title. It also guarantees you will get your copy at launch. The book will be available at your favourite online retailers and you can order it at any bookstore (including your favorite local independent). Here are some links to help:

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Thanks for your support!

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Comments

  1. Corwin says

    January 11, 2023 at 4:47 pm

    Very impressive pursuing FI in a country at war! I also love the mindset of focusing on your circle of control.

    Roman, if you see these comments, I’m curious what kind of US investment funds you have access to. VTSAX or any other Vanguard funds?

    Also, do your foresee serving in the Ukrainian military at some point? If so, how do you think that’ll impact your journey to FI?

    Reply
    • Roman Koshovskyi says

      January 12, 2023 at 11:17 am

      Thanks, Corwin. A stoic mindset helps to remain calm and balanced (to the best of our abilities of course), but it’s much tougher than just managing the market/portfolio risk, that’s for sure. So it’s learning by doing and “adjusting as we go” in both – bear markets and the challenging reality of wartime.

      We have access to Vanguard, iShares, Fidelity, and other providers’ ETFs, so instead of VTSAX Ukrainians invest in VTI or equivalents like SCHB/ITOT. There are options if the investor knows what to look for.

      As for now, I continue working in my field (IT and Financial Literacy), and donating to the army support & important causes for our victory and economic stability. I do not envision myself as a good soldier/fighter, since I contribute in other ways/areas with my skillsets in a much more efficient way. But at some point changes are possible, and if that would happen – the focus would be more on survival and serving well toward our victory; the FI path could be delayed/altered based on the impact on my and my family’s life.

      Reply
      • Laurizas says

        January 23, 2023 at 5:48 pm

        Why don’t you invest in ETFs based in Ireland? If you invest in US ETFs, you are exposed to US inheritance tax.
        https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Non-US_investor%27s_guide_to_navigating_US_tax_traps

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        • Roman Koshovskyi says

          January 25, 2023 at 4:23 am

          Good reminder, Lauziras, thanks for the link for the international community. I invest in various assets, and as was mentioned in my comment “There are options if the investor knows what to look for”. In fact, many Ukrainians invest in Irish ETFs to avoid the mentioned tax issues and optimize for better capital protection.

          Reply
  2. ZACHARY HOLZ says

    January 11, 2023 at 6:42 pm

    Thank you for highlighting a Ukrainian voice during this terrible war.

    Reply
  3. Carlos Manuel says

    January 11, 2023 at 11:27 pm

    Hi JL, greetings from Colombia. Big fan here! Thanks to you I’m now a huge Jack Bogle’s fan as well (loved his book called Enough).
    I was sorry to read you had a bad experience in this beautiful country.
    Is there any chance on having a Pathfinders spanish ebook edition so my wife can read it too? I have a printed spanish version of TSPTW and have been trying to convince her of reading it… I’ll keep trying.

    Reply
  4. Taras says

    January 12, 2023 at 4:15 am

    Taras, 38y.o. FI from Ukraine.

    The word of 2022 according to Collins Dictionary was “Permacrisis”. On February 20, 2022, I told my boss that I’m going to quit my job. I was burnt out and my plan was simply to have 3-6 months sabbatical to rest and put my thoughts together. I had financial reserve so I was sure I could afford this. Then in 4 days, the war started. Of course, my plans to quit were put on pause. Some of my investments inside Ukraine got suspended. During this year I worked from 3 different cities and spent 4 months out of home in total. Of course, such an extreme situation makes you forget about some minor discomforts and focus on covering your basic needs (mainly security) and global goals (volunteering, helping others, making your contribution to victory).

    Now when we are coming to a 1 year of war, I really feel that you can’t live in permanent stress for too long without a notable impact on your health.
    Google:
    “One in four Ukrainians at risk of mental disorder due to conflict”
    and
    “Effects of Russia’s war ‘aged’ Ukrainians by 10-15 years”
    And we can’t account that the war is going to end tomorrow, and we have to deal with this permacrisis, just like the rest of the world deals with Covid-19 and financial recession, just at a higher difficulty level.

    P.S. Yesterday I again told my boss that I’m going to quit.

    Reply
    • Roman Koshovskyi says

      January 13, 2023 at 9:15 am

      Hi, Taras, thanks for sharing your perspective. Unpredictability is here to stay, at least for a while.
      Is your plan this time to quit for good or just take another sabbatical?

      Reply
    • Roman Koshovskyi says

      January 13, 2023 at 11:24 am

      Hi, Taras, thank you for sharing your thoughts and viewpoints. Building resilience and some grit are crucial for all people going through the current (and any future) permacrisis.

      Congrats on your resignation, do you plan to quit for good or just take a sabbatical to recharge/re-consider your options?

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      • Taras says

        January 16, 2023 at 4:02 am

        Just a sabbatical. This is what I can afford without a significant impact on my finances.

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        • Roman Koshovskyi says

          January 16, 2023 at 6:50 am

          Understood. Wish you a good sabbatical, so this time it would be more on the “recharge and take some rest / gain a new perspective” side rather than continuing to ramp up too much stress.

          Reply
  5. Mark says

    January 12, 2023 at 4:39 am

    Good for you Roman. Continue down the path you are on, and prayers for you and your country.

    Reply
    • Roman Koshovskyi says

      January 13, 2023 at 9:08 am

      Thanks, Mark. We all hope for the better and continue doing what’s in our power to help us propel toward victory and, eventually, desired FI

      Reply
  6. Roman Koshovskyi says

    January 12, 2023 at 11:19 am

    Hi there, dear pathfinders and FI pursuers 😉

    Huge thanks goes to JL for making this post, while many fellow Ukrainians are continuously fighting for our freedom and victory during these hard times.

    I’m happy that a part of my story will be included in the book to broaden the landscape and expand the diverse personas of many people working and investing toward their financial freedom around the globe.

    Times are tough, but we shall persevere. A good investor remains persistent and calm under various conditions and this is the stoic lesson that I try to practice in my life and investments, sharing this with a wider audience on the youtube channel and via multiple events in which we aim to raise the importance of early investing and the preference for a passive investing strategy for the majority of professionals who work in different areas (not related to finance or investing).

    Starting from my early career I understood that balancing the needs and wants of today with my dreams and desires for the future was crucial. Earn, save, invest, enjoy and repeat – this is the motto I live by, but I never wanted to be tied to my investments or their analysis for longer than needed, they shouldn’t solely define my self-worth or value for the community, but they should be a strong driver that helps me to reach my goals and dreams. I pursue an active and healthy lifestyle, read a lot, and enjoy the gradual growth in my profession. Being in Wealth Accumulation Stage I know that I have enough time to ride the bumpy rides of the market and use the power of broad-market ETFs in my advantage over the upcoming decades.

    Some simple (like path to wealth) rules I try to follow include:
    – I don’t pretend that I can beat the market or select outperforming stocks on a long time-horizons
    – I like the ownership aspect – having a stake in parts of many good businesses when investing in broader index funds
    – Diversification across asset classes and country-wise has helped to avoid some devastating consequences (Russia’s war on Ukraine)
    – Staying out of debt (bought my first apartment in cash when I was 27)
    – Sticking to the simple rule from JL Collins “Spend less than you earn—invest the surplus”
    – Understanding that I’m here for the long game and crashes are happening and will continue to happen, my assets must sit in proper places according to time horizon, goals and changes in life and family
    – Remain flexible and continue learning – you won’t get it 100% right, but you could be much better off in 15-20 years than many skeptics, lazy people or nervous day traders

    Thanks for the support and good comments to keep the discussion going. I’m also looking forward to reading the Pathfinders book once available to learn more from other interesting people around the world!

    Reply
  7. Serhii Baskakov says

    January 13, 2023 at 6:29 am

    Serhii Baskakov, 33y.o

    JL, thank you for this post and support!

    It inspires and gives hope not only to Ukrainians but also to those who support Ukraine. Yes, current war state in Ukraine left its imprint on our values, goals and state how we feel. All nation showed its will for freedom and better life. I am confident that Ukraine will build a proftable future and FI will help in it.

    Reply
    • Roman Koshovskyi says

      January 13, 2023 at 9:11 am

      Good points, Serhii. Re-evaluation of values and what is really important for many of us. This confidence of Ukrainians is a uniting force, helping us all to stand strong.

      Reply
  8. CaptainFI says

    January 20, 2023 at 11:51 pm

    Whoa – what a reality check for the majority of us on the path to FIRE to take stock and check our privileges. Massive respect Roman, from Australia

    Reply
    • Roman Koshovskyi says

      January 21, 2023 at 7:04 am

      Thank you, CaptainFI. It’s a good time to revisit our assumptions on risk and protection/backups, but at the same time, we should stay consistent, resilient, and strong despite the recent shaky waters of the markets.

      Reply

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      • Stocks -- Part XXVI: Pulling the 4%
      • Stocks -- Part XXV: HSAs, more than just a way to pay your medical bills.
    • ► July (3)
      • Stocks -- Part XXIV: RMDs, the ugly surprise at the end of the tax-deferred rainbow
      • Summer travels, writing, reading and other amusements
      • Moto X, my new Republic Wireless Phone
    • ► June (1)
      • Stocks -- Part XXIII: Selecting your asset allocation
    • ► May (1)
      • Stocks -- Part XXII: Stepping away from REITs
    • ► April (3)
      • Q&A III: Vamos
      • Q&A II: Salamat
      • Q&A I: Gaijin Shogun
    • ► March (2)
      • Top 10 posts
      • Cafe No Se
    • ► February (4)
      • Chautauqua 2014 preview, closing up for travel and other random cool things that caught my eye of late.
      • Case Study #10: Should Josiah buy his parents a house?
      • Case Study #9: Lars -- maximizing some good fortune and considering "dollar cost averaging"
      • Case Study #8: Ron's mother - she's doin' all right!
    • ► January (4)
      • roundup: Some random cool things
      • Stocks — Part XXI: Investing with Vanguard for Europeans
      • Case Study #7: What it looks like when everything financial goes wrong
      • 1st Annual Louis Rukeyser Memorial Market Prediction Contest 2013 results, and my forecast for 2014
  • ► 2013 (41)
    • ► December (4)
      • Closing up for the Holidays, see you in 2014
      • Betterment: a simpler path to wealth
      • Case Study 6: Helping an ill and elderly parent
      • Stocks -- Part XX: Early Retirement Withdrawal Strategies and Roth Conversion Ladders from a Mad Fientist
    • ► November (3)
      • Death, Taxes, Estate Plans, Probate and Prob8
      • Case Study #5: Zero to 2.6 million in 25 years
      • Case Study #4: Using the 4% rule and asset allocations.
    • ► October (3)
      • Republic Wireless and my $19 per month phone plan
      • Case Study #3: Let's get Tom to Latin America!
      • The Stock Series gets its own page
    • ► September (2)
      • Case Study #2: Joe -- off to a fast start!
      • Chautauqua 2013: A Week of Dreams
    • ► August (1)
      • Closing up shop plus an opening at Chautauqua, my new podcast, phone, book and other random cool stuff
    • ► July (1)
      • They Will Kill You For Your Shoes!
    • ► June (4)
      • Stocks -- Part VIII-b: Should you avoid your company's 401k?
      • Shilpan's Seven Habits to Live More with Less
      • Stocks -- Part XIX: How to think about money
      • My path for my kid -- the first 10 years
    • ► May (5)
      • Why your house is a terrible investment
      • Stocks — Part XVIII: Investing in a raging bull
      • Dining with the Ghosts of Sarah Bernhardt and Alfons Mucha
      • How we finally got the house sold
      • Stocks — Part XVII: What if you can't buy VTSAX? Or even Vanguard?
    • ► April (4)
      • Greetings from Prague & a computer question
      • Swimming with Tigers, a 2nd chance on the Chautauqua, a financial article gets it wrong and I'm off to Prague
      • Storage, Moving and Movers
      • Homeless, and a bit on the strategy of dollar cost averaging
    • ► March (4)
      • Wild Turkeys, Motorcycles, Dining Room Sets & Greed
      • Roots v. Wings: considering home ownership
      • How about that stock market?!
      • The Blog has New Clothes
    • ► February (5)
      • Meet Mr. Money Mustache, JD Roth, Cheryl Reed & me for a Chautauqua in Ecuador
      • High School Poetry, Carnival, cool ads and random pictures that caught my eye
      • Consignment Shops: Best business model ever?
      • Cafes
      • Stocks -- Part XVI: Index Funds are really just for lazy people, right?
    • ► January (5)
      • Social Security: How secure and when to take it
      • Fighting giraffes, surreal landscapes, dancing with unicorns and restoring a Vanagon
      • My plan for 2013
      • VITA, income taxes and the IRS
      • How to be a stock market guru and get on MSNBC
  • ► 2012 (53)
    • ► December (6)
      • See you next year....until then: The Origin of Life, Life on Other Worlds, Mechanical Graveyards, Great Art, Alternative Lifestyles and Finding Freedom
      • Stocks -- Part XV: Target Retirement Funds, the simplest path to wealth of all
      • Stocks -- Part XIV: Deflation, the ugly escort of Depressions.
      • Stocks Part XIV: Deflation, the ugly escort of Depressions.
      • Stocks -- Part XIII: The 4% rule, withdrawal rates and how much can I spend anyway?
      • How I learned to stop worrying about the Fiscal Cliff and you can too.
    • ► November (2)
      • Rent v. owning: A couple of case studies in Ecuador
      • So, what does a month in Ecuador cost anyway?
    • ► October (4)
      • See you in December....
      • Meet me in Ecuador?
      • The Podcast: You can hear me now.
      • Stocks -- Part XII: Bonds
    • ► September (6)
      • Stocks -- Part XI: International Funds
      • The Smoother Path to Wealth
      • Case Study #I: Putting the Simple Path to Wealth into Action
      • Tales of Bolivia: Calle de las Brujas
      • Stocks -- Part X: What if Vanguard gets Nuked?
      • Travels in South America: It was the best of times....
    • ► August (1)
      • Home again
    • ► June (4)
      • Yellow Fever, closing up shop for the summer and heading to Peru y Bolivia
      • I could not have said it better myself...
      • Stocks -- Part IX: Why I don't like investment advisors
      • Happy Birthday, jlcollinsnh; and thanks for the gift Mr. MM!
    • ► May (6)
      • Stocks -- Part VIII: The 401K, 403b, TSP, IRA & Roth Buckets
      • Mr. Money Mustache
      • The College Conundrum
      • Stocks -- Part VII: Can everyone really retire a millionaire?
      • Stocks -- Part VI: Portfolio ideas to build and keep your wealth
      • Stocks -- Part V: Keeping it simple, considerations and tools
    • ► April (6)
      • Stocks -- Part IV: The Big Ugly Event, Deflation and a bit on Inflation
      • Stocks -- Part III: Most people lose money in the market.
      • Stocks -- Part II: The Market Always Goes Up
      • Stocks -- Part 1: There's a major market crash coming!!!! and Dr. Lo can't save you.
      • You can eat my Vindaloo, mega lottery, Blondie, Noa, Israel Kamakawiwo 'Ole, art, film and a ride on the Space Shuttle
      • Where in the world are you?
    • ► March (7)
      • How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part V: Sold! and the taxman cometh.
      • How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part IV: I become a Landlord.
      • How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part III: The Battle is Joined.
      • How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part II: The Limits of the Law.
      • How I lost money in real estate before it was fashionable, Part I: Impossibly Naive.
      • You, too, can be conned
      • Armageddon and the value of practical skills
    • ► February (6)
      • Rent v. Owning Your Home, opportunity cost and running some numbers
      • The Casanova Kid, a Shit Knife, a Good Book, Having No Regrets, Dark Matter and a bit of Magic
      • What Poker, Basketball and Mike Whitaker taught me about Luck
      • How to Give like a Billionaire
      • Go ahead, make my day
      • Muk Finds Success in Tahiti
    • ► January (5)
      • Travels with "Esperando un Camino"
      • Beanie Babies, Naked Barbie, American Pickers and Old Coots
      • Selling the House and Adventures in Staging
      • The bashing of Index Funds, Jack Bogle and a Jedi dog trick
      • Magic Beans
  • ► 2011 (22)
    • ► December (1)
      • Dividend Growth Investing
    • ► November (2)
      • The Mummy's head, Particle Physics and "Knocking on Heaven's Door"
      • "It's Better in the Wind" or why I ride a motorcycle
    • ► October (1)
      • Lazy Days and School Days
    • ► July (2)
      • The road to Zanzibar sometimes goes thru Ecuador...
      • Johnny wins the lotto and heads to Paris
    • ► June (16)
      • Chainsaws, Elm Trees and paying for College
      • Stuff I’ve failed at: the early years
      • Snatching Victory from the Jaws of Defeat
      • The. Worst. Used. Car. Ever.
      • Top Ten reasons your future is so bright it hurts my eyes to look at it
      • The Most Dangerous Words Your Customer Can Say
      • How not to drown in The Sea of Assholes
      • What we own and why we own it
      • The Ten Sales Commandments
      • My ever so formal and oh so dry CV
      • How I failed my daughter and a simple path to wealth
      • The Myth of Motivation
      • Why you need F-you money
      • My short attention span
      • Why I can’t pick winning stocks, and you can’t either
      • The Monk and the Minister

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