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How to Invest and Spend for Happiness, Health, and Wealth

Order this book to read about real success: how to spend for happiness, how to invest effectively, how to boost life satisfaction and enhance longevity. This might be the world's wisest personal finance book.

Are You Worried About Wars, Market Drops And A Messed Up World?

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Just like market trends, humanity's journey has its ups and downs. But, despite the challenges we face, there's a positive, long-term trajectory. This week’s story draws parallels between human progress and the stock market. Click to learn more.…

Andrew Hallam

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Why This European Retirement Destination Is a Longstanding Favorite

#Retirement #Lifestyle

Worried that you might not have enough money for a great retirement? Savor the sweet taste of retirement (and a low cost of living) in this picturesque location.…

Andrew Hallam

Why You Shouldn't Tell Your Children To Invest

#Investing #Children

As adults, we often tell our kids to invest early. But what if we try this instead? Tell your child it pays to be "lazy." This approach, as Andrew recalls from his teaching days, is more engaging and effective than just saying "invest."…

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"Our Retirement Withdrawal Plan Beats The 4% Rule," Say These Clever Retirees

#Retirement

This couple dared to defy the 4% rule and opt for a more flexible approach to retirement. It's backed by data and allows them to spend more in retirement. This might suit people keen to use flexibility and geographical arbitrage.…

Andrew Hallam

A Word Of Warning For Anyone With An Above-Average Salary

#Lifestyle

If nobody could see our high-status things, would we still buy them? Without realizing it, projecting wealth often builds walls, not bridges. This story provides a wider context that might be helpful for us all.…

Andrew Hallam

The Only Formula You'll Ever Need For Creating Secure, Easy-To-Remember Passwords For Everything

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Safeguard your digital presence. With this simple strategy, you can create almost impossible to crack passwords and remember them with ease. In this story, I explain how I do it...and how you could too.…

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Why This Is Europe's Favorite Retirement Destination

Low costs, amazing weather, fabulous food and wine. Any of you considering retiring in Portugal? Get your visa applications in soon. Things are tightening up.…

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Could You Pass The Game Show Test If You Wanted To Buy Gold?

#Investing #Financial Literacy

Take this 4 question quiz about gold. Ten years into my investment journey, I wouldn't have passed. How many would you get right?…

Andrew Hallam

Should You Invest With A Financial Adviser? (Here's What The Research Says)

#Investing #Advisors

Discover how Vanguard's research proves advisers can add value to investors' bottom lines through these five points. In this article, I outline some of Vanguard’s research.…

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Women Are Better Investors, And These Brave Men Admit It

#Investing #Mindset

Meet the men who aren't afraid to admit their female partners are better investors than them. And the research backs this up. Thank you, Edward Goodfellow, Mike Beatty and Gary Manton for helping me with this story.…

Andrew Hallam

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