The video podcast that will help you to invest better to live more give more
The show is available in both video and audio format.
Money is one of the greatest tools we have to build a life we love. Whether you’re seeking financial freedom or security, or simply want to have more peace of mind when it comes to money, learning how to use it wisely is essential.
In this show, you will learn how to take control of your finances, start investing and put your money to work to serve you and others more effectively.
You will learn from world-class personal finance experts as well as from Sebastien’s experience in reaching financial independence at 33 and helping thousands of others make progress on their journey.
Episode 001: Welcome to the FIRE Belgium Show
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Episode 002: What is Financial Independence?
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Episode 003: How to start with Financial Independence?
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Episode 004: How to invest in a bear market? With Rick Ferri, host of the Bogleheads on Investing Podcast
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Episode 005: Retiring at 33: From broke to FI in 7 years
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Episode 006: The 5 things that helped me reach financial independence at 33
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Episode 007: Easiest way to invest in real estate? with François Kiesecoms from Scargo
Episode 008: Retired at 31, without buying a house! With Kristy and Bryce from Millennial Revolution
Episode 009: JL Collins on index investing for financial independence (The Simple Path to Wealth)
Episode 010: How to pick your broker? (Investing from Belgium)
Episode 011: Best brokers for investors in Belgium 2023
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You can download the FIRE Belgium Broker Comparison Table here.
Episode 012: JL Collins: “Don’t make these investment mistakes” (new book: PATHFINDERS)
Episode 013: Sustainable Investing with Jasper Vekeman
Episode 014: How to invest better than private banks with Tim Nijsmans
Episode 015: 4 BIG investing mistakes to AVOID (and how behavioral finance can help us) with Thomas Laureys
Episode 016: How to select the perfect ETF (for investors in Belgium)
Episode 017: Top 5 index ETFs for Investors in Belgium
Episode 018: The evidence banks don’t want you to know: Active vs Index Investing in Belgium
Episode 019: Investing for Business Owners – with Tim Nijsmans
Episode 020: How Joris Van Briel got 60% annual return on his first real estate investment
Episode 021: How to make more money as a freelancer (in Belgium)? – with Jenny Björklöf and Jean-François Bodart
Episode 022: How to level up at work and earn more? – with Judith Escalier
Episode 023: Best brokers for investors in Belgium 2025
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You can download the FIRE Belgium Broker Comparison Table here.
Episode 024: What is wrong with the Belgian pension system? Is it broken? – with Pierre Devolder, Emeritus Professor UCL
Episode 025: How BAD are Belgian Pensions, compared to other EU pensions? – with Sébastien Commain, BETTER Finance
Episode 026: Everything you need to know about Pillar 2 Pension Funds in Belgium – with Ann Verlinden, CEO of PensioPlus
Episode 027: How to optimize your pension as self-employed in Belgium? – with Karel Van den Eynde, Public Affairs Manager at Liantis
Episode 028: How to Invest in ETFs in Belgium in 2025 (full guide)
Episode 029: New Tax on Capital Gains in Belgium: How will it work? – with Pieter van der Velden
Episode 030: How to Build Wealth in Belgium (Thomas Guenter’s Real Strategy)
Episode 031: Crypto Investing Without the Stress? | 10 Mistakes Passive Investors Must Avoid (Brecht Van Craen)
Episode 032: What Happens If You Die in Belgium? (This Tax Mistake Costs Thousands)
Episode 033: From €1,300 to €5000/Month Invested: How David Is Retiring 14 Years Early
Episode 034: When Will You Become Financially Independent? (Free Calculator for Belgium)
Episode 035: Best Brokers in Belgium (2026 Comparison Table)
Episode 036: The 4% Rule Could Make You Retire Too Early (or Too Late)
Episode 037: How I invest for my sons and nephews (template + demo, so you can too)
Episode 038: ETF Investing Doesn’t Need to Be Hard: The 5-Minute Monthly Routine for Investors in Belgium
If you prefer, you can watch the episodes of the show on our our YouTube chanel.
Sébastien is an index investor who has reached financial independence with his wife in 2018 when he was 33. He spends most of his days enjoying life with his kids and family. On the side (mostly when his kids sleep), Sébastien runs FIRE Belgium, an education community and business the helps people in Belgium build financial security and pursue financial independence.
Sébastien also runs the FIRE Belgium Academy where he teaches simple and effective index investing for people in Belgium. In his free workshop Sébastien explains how everyone can hugely benefit from index investing and how to get started.
How to create passive income from the stock market using index funds, ETFs or trackers without high fees to banks or adviser, talking unnecessary risk or standing all day analysing the markets
