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Andrew Hallam

I’m a financial columnist for Canada’s national paper, The Globe and Mail, as well as for AssetBuilder, a financial service firm based in Texas. I’m also the author of <a href="https://milliona

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Stocks Are Going To Crash....Are You Ready For It?

#Mindset #Investing

Make sure you’re psychologically ready for the next stock market crash. Image by Pixabay Click below to read the rest of my AssetBuilder article. Stocks…

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Would You Be Afraid To Get Dental Work in Mexico?

#Lifestyle #Travel

I ran from a dentist’s chair last week. If you’re horrified by the thought of seeing a dentist in Mexico, this might confirm your…

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The Best Way To Invest Your Money

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A diversified portfolio of index funds leaves most hedge funds in the dust.…

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A Life of Education: The Financial Man In The Van

#Talks and Interviews #Lifestyle #Investing

? Keith O’Malley-Farrell and Caroline Leon interviewed me in Dubai for their video podcast, A Life of Education. We talked about establishing healthy financial habits.  Keith…

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How Does Your Wealth Stack Up?

#Mindset #Lifestyle

You’ve seen plenty of people who appear to have it all. They live in beautiful homes. They drive fancy cars. They enjoy fabulous vacations that…

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Socially Responsible Index Funds: No Guns, Cigarettes or Sky-High Carbon Footprints.

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Plenty of mutual funds include shares in a wide range of so-called “sin stocks.” They include weapons manufacturers, cigarette companies, alcoholic beverage businesses, casinos and companies…

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The Next Millionaire Next Door Provides A Road Map For Us All

#Mindset #Lifestyle

I was speaking to roughly 500 high school students in Singapore last week. The students represented about 50 different nationalities. Many were American. At one point,…

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Why Retirees and Millennials Face a Tug of War

#Investing #Retirement

My father wasn’t a drill sergeant. But when I was a kid, and things didn’t go my way, he would tell me to “toughen…

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Money Talks At South Saigon International School

#Talks and Interviews #Lifestyle #Mindset

My wife and I love massages. From 2003 until 2014, we spent about $79,200 on this sort of pampering. Do you think we’re crazy?…

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How A Stock Market Crash Could Accelerate Your FIRE

#Retirement #Investing #Lifestyle

Nathalie Legrée is a great saver. Motivated by the FIRE movement, she wants to gain Financial Independence and Retire Early.  The 33-year old teacher joins a…

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