A friend of mine lived in Tokyo for many years. He demonstrated Japanese culture for his many visitors by dropping his wallet on a pedestrian clogged street. Then he walked briskly away from it, much to the amazement of his visiting friends. In each case (and yes, I do think he was lucky) a breathless …
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May
07
2013
Could You Dodge A Bursting Bond Market Bubble?
Headlines about a bond market meltdown are catching fire all over the world. In the UK, The Telegraph recently reported British pensioners could face a 50 percent portfolio decline if there’s a bond market correction. Others, like David Roche president of Independent Strategy, suggested to CNBC that bonds are currently the most dangerous asset class …
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Apr
09
2013
Why America is Still The Land of Opportunity
Despite America’s suffocating debt levels and (what many consider) its self-defeating government policies, more foreigners than ever are wishing they were American. No, I’m not talking about Cubans launching dilapidated boats bound for Florida. Nor am I talking about lottery green card wannabes from impoverished nations, desperate for their own piece of the American Dream. …
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Mar
05
2013
The Rise And Stall of China
I don’t invest in China. When I chose an international stock market ETF, I bypassed the Middle Kingdom, purchasing Vanguard’s first world index for its absence of Chinese companies. Am I bit backward? You might think so. But exposure to the world’s fastest growing economy might be a drag on a globally diversified portfolio. You …
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Feb
27
2013
Muhammad Ali and Your Kids’ Money
How do we convince our children to save money? It isn’t easy. They’re exposed to flashy lifestyles of media-blown celebrities. They’re living in a world where (more than ever) goods are delivered with a couple of iPhone taps. Young professionals on television drive flashy cars; they live in gorgeous homes. Everyone they attract, in their …
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Jan
22
2013
Predictable Returns For Market Cap Monsters?
In 1999, I joined an investment club comprised of fellow school teachers. We used the service at Bivio.com to track our returns. On the company homepage, they list the most popular holdings among America’s investment clubs. After thirteen years of accessing Bivio’s site, I noticed something interesting. The most widely held stock by investment clubs is …
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Jan
08
2013
Why We’re Headed For Decent Market Returns Ahead
On January 14, 2000 the Dow hit 11,722 points. As I write, it’s at 13,190 points… just 12.5 percent higher. Before concluding the relative failure of American businesses over the past dozen years, you may consider a different measuring stick: business earnings growth.Valueline provides free historical earnings data for the Dow Jones Industrial stocks. You …
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Dec
12
2012
Dale Carnegie 101 – Hope For the U.S. Airline Industry
My wife is a penny-pincher. I’ve had my hand slapped in the supermarket when reaching for a second basket of organic blueberries. She says no to a spa afternoon, not me. But there’s one place she doesn’t scrimp: airlines. Yes, she always travels economy class, but no matter how inexpensive an advertised flight might …
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Welcome! I’m Andrew Hallam
Many people aren't comfortable talking about money. It's not usually a conversational dinner-time topic, and its principles are rarely taught in schools. My goal is to have a "conversation" about it here, on this blog. If you read something you find intriguing, please comment or ask your questions!
I am also the author of the book: Millionaire Teacher: The Nine Rules of Wealth You Should Have Learned at School.
If you'd like to find out more about my investing philosophy, read my "Nine Laws to Financial Freedom."
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