Is There A Connection Between Financial Fitness and Physical Fitness?
#Lifestyle #Investing #MindsetI used to wonder whether there’s a connection between financial fitness and physical fitness. After writing this story, I no longer wonder. Image by Pixabay…
Bitcoin Falls Further Than The Dotcom Crash
#InvestingAbout 12 months ago, I posted a joke about Bitcoin on a Facebook page. Plenty of people were very upset with me. Some sent me private…
Index Investors, Which Currency Should You Pick?
#Index Funds #Expat Investing #InvestingImagine this for a moment. You’re a young, single person walking along a path and you stumble upon an ancient lamp with instructions on the…
American International Teachers: Should You Invest In A Roth 401(k)?
#Expat InvestingIn Millionaire Expat, I wrote about international teachers’ Roth 401(k) plans for Americans. I did so on pages 141-146. I concluded that, over short-durations, the…
Why A Sliding Stock Market Is Like A Winnable Baseball Game
#Financial Literacy #Mindset #InvestingA few weeks ago, a young investor contacted me with concern. He asked, “What happens if we experience another “lost decade” for stocks? I’m afraid…
The Stock Market Secret That Retirees Need To Know
#Retirement #InvestingOne of my good friends sold her house last year in California. The 69-year old plans to fund her retirement with the proceeds. After paying off…
Would This Portfolio Make A Crooked Gambler Smile?
#InvestingIn Ancient Egypt, plenty of high-status people were entombed with tools, treasures and sometimes servants. These were meant to help them in the afterlife. But archaeologists…
Having Bonds In Your Portfolio Can Boost Returns
#Financial Literacy #Investing #MindsetMichelle Ahoy’s heart slumped as she looked at her investments. In 2018, her portfolio recorded its first calendar-year loss. Measured in Canadian dollars, it dropped…
When The 4% Rule Might Not Work
#Retirement #InvestingHow much money can you sell each year during retirement? That might depend on how long you’re retired. It certainly depends on the investment fees…
Should You Buy U.S. Stocks Now?
#Investing #Financial LiteracyUS stocks have fallen hard. Should you start to buy now? Smart investors know that only three things matter.…