Category Archives: finance

Adio Tate Brothers

We see it all over the Romanian news.  The Tate Brothers, the best known life coaches in Eastern Europe, are leaving Romania. If what they are accused of is true, then they deserve harsh punishments.  If it is false, then … Continue reading

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Keez vs Startco vs Solo

If you want to start a PFA or SRL, you might need the help of an outside service.  For SRLs, you need an accountant by law. Now, a lot of people might use a lawyer to start a company.  Last … Continue reading

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Getting the “Trump Bible” in Romania

The “God Bless The USA Bible” costs about sixty dollars.  (It is only 59.99, but you can no longer buy a gumball with a penny.) But what if you want one in Romania?  Well, if you get the default shipping … Continue reading

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Don’t be scammed by electricity “renewals”

Every city in the world has its scammers, con artists, crooks, or as you say in Romanian, escrocii, înșelatori, șarlatani. ,  In your own city, you are probably used to the uniforms of normal officials, the body language and voice … Continue reading

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rental fraud – repeat offender in Cluj Napoca

Do you want to rent a place for Untold?  Okay, but make sure the person letting the apartment has the right to do so. A man from Cluj-Napoca was arrested for letting an apartment that he didn’t have the right … Continue reading

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Worst investments in Romania

You might be considering a business in Romania.  The reason?  Well, maybe you live here.  Your spouse or parents moved you here, you fell in love with the culture, you have Romanian ancestry that you are getting back in touch … Continue reading

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Best banks for expats in Romania

Which are the best banks for ex-pats in Romania? And why did I specify ex-pats, aren’t the best banks, the best banks for everyone? Well, first a little trip down memory lane of a few financial hiccups you may not … Continue reading

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