Marjolein Dilven

Founder of Spark Nomad, Radical FIRE, Journalist Expertise: Personal finance and travel content Education: Bachelor of Economics at Radboud University, Master in Finance at Radboud University, Minor in Economics at Chapman University. Over 200 articles, essays, and short stories published across the web. Experience: Marjolein Dilven is a journalist and founder of Radical FIRE, a personal finance platform, and Spark Nomad, a travel platform. Marjolein has a finance and economics background with a master’s in Finance. She has quit her job to travel the world, documenting her travels on Spark Nomad to help people plan their travels. Marjolein Dilven has written for publications like MSN, Associated Press, CNBC, Town News syndicate, and more.

13 Statements That Are Outdated Financial Advice

Author: Marjolein Dilven

Published: May 12, 2025 May 12, 2025

13 Statements That Are Outdated Financial Advice

Everyone who is giving you advice is trying to help, but does it actually help? Read here what outdated financial advice you should NOT listen to!

5 Ways To Stay Financially Healthy During Coronavirus

Author: Marjolein Dilven

Updated: October 7, 2025 May 11, 2025

5 Ways To Stay Financially Healthy During Coronavirus

How to take care of your financial health during coronavirus? You will learn which financial steps you need to take right now so that you have fewer worries!

19 Gift Ideas For Women Who Have Everything

Author: Marjolein Dilven

Published: May 10, 2025 May 10, 2025

19 Gift Ideas For Women Who Have Everything

Are you looking for gift ideas for women who have everything? Here are the best gifts for women in 2020 for Mother’s Day, holidays, birthdays, and more!

Dream About Money: Learn The Meaning Behind Your Money Dreams

Author: Marjolein Dilven

Published: May 9, 2025 May 9, 2025

Are you curious what it means when you dream about money? Learn everything about your money dreams and what it says about your life!

The Story Of The Mexican Fisherman [& Lessons Learned]

Author: Marjolein Dilven

Published: May 8, 2025 May 8, 2025

The Story Of The Mexican Fisherman [& Lessons Learned]

Are you familiar with the story of the Mexican fisherman? It’s a short story about slowing down, knowing what you want, and how little you need for that!

The Ultimate Guide To Financial Independence And Retire Early

Author: Marjolein Dilven

Published: May 7, 2025 May 7, 2025

The Ultimate Guide To Financial Independence And Retire Early

The Ultimate Guide to Financial Independence & Retire Early will guide you through everything needed to FIRE. You want to do something you love, without the pressure? Read this article!

111 Money Affirmations to Attract Wealth and Abundance

Author: Marjolein Dilven

Published: May 6, 2025 May 6, 2025

111 Money Affirmations to Attract Wealth and Abundance

Do you want to attract money, wealth, and abundance in your life? These 111 money affirmations will help you get rich and abundant.

13 Best Money & Personal Finance Podcasts In 2026

Author: Marjolein Dilven

Updated: May 29, 2025 May 5, 2025

11 Best Money & Personal Finance Podcasts In 2024

Looking for a podcast worth listening to? Here are the 11 best personal finance podcasts to teach you everything about money, investing, and real estate!

Can Money Buy Happiness?

Author: Marjolein Dilven

Published: May 4, 2025 May 4, 2025

Can money buy you happiness? That is the one question many of us ask ourselves. Read the article & you may be surprised by the answer!

How To Plan Your Day – Reach Optimal Productivity

Author: Marjolein Dilven

Published: May 3, 2025 May 3, 2025

How To Plan Your Day - Reach Optimal Productivity

Do you want to master your planning for the day? With these tips you can plan your day and reach optimal productivity & reach your goals in the process!