Inês in Portugal uses bitcoin to save for her studies

“I’m a young artist from Lisbon, saving for my dream to study in New York, all with the help of bitcoin. It’s a modern way to save, and it fits perfectly with my life.”

“I use bitcoin to save for my studies in New York”

Imagine living in Lisbon, Portugal, and dreaming of studying art in New York City. That’s my reality. My name is Inês, and I’ve found a smart way to save up for my college adventure. Instead of using a regular savings account, I save a little bit of bitcoin every month. It’s like putting away pieces of a puzzle that, one day, will form the complete picture of my studies in New York.

Studying in New York has been on my mind for years. The city's vibrant art scene and prestigious colleges call out to me. But as you can guess, education there is not cheap. That’s why I started saving early.

Using bitcoin to save for my studies seemed like a unique idea at first. But it's turned out to be simple and effective. I just save a small amount of bitcoin each month in my wallet. It’s like saving spare change, but digitally.

This method makes me feel like I’m already preparing for the future. I don’t have to worry about bank fees or exchange rates right now. Plus, watching my savings grow bit by bit is incredibly motivating. It makes the dream feel more achievable!

“I use a bitcoin wallet app on my smartphone to save my bitcoin safely”

To keep my savings secure, I use a bitcoin walletGo to /wallets page on my smartphone. It’s like having a digital piggy bank that’s smart and safe. The app is really easy to use. With just a few taps, I can check my balance or add more bitcoin to my savings.

I use Azteco bitcoin vouchersGo to / page to save a little bit each month in my wallet. Azteco vouchers are straightforward and they work just like gift cards or prepaid vouchers. I can buy one online for as little as $10 and redeem it to my bitcoin wallet in less than a minute. This way, I don’t have to deal with complicated stuff. I just focus on saving.

Having my savings in a bitcoin wallet app makes me feel in control. I can see everything in one place. It’s reassuring to know that my savings for New York are growing, bit by bit, every month.

“I can take my bitcoin with me anywhere in the world”

One of the coolest things about saving with bitcoin is that I can take it with me anywhere. When I move to New York, all I’ll need is my smartphone. I won’t have to worry about opening a bank account right away or dealing with wire transfers. It’s like carrying my savings in my pocket.

This flexibility is super important to me. Moving to a new country is a big step. Knowing I can access my savings instantly gives me one less thing to worry about. It’s comforting. Plus, New York is pretty advanced when it comes to digital stuff. I’ll be able to use my bitcoin to pay for many things.

Also, this shows that my savings really are mine. They don’t sit in a bank. They move with me, from Lisbon to New York. It’s empowering to know that no matter where I am in the world, my savings are always just a few taps away on my smartphone.

So, that’s my story. I’m a young artist from Lisbon, saving for my dream to study in New York, all with the help of bitcoin. It’s a modern way to save, and it fits perfectly with my life. I can’t wait to see where this adventure takes me.

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