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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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401(k) Platforms For International Teachers: Isn't It Smarter To Admit That I Can't See The Future?

#Expat Investing

Plenty of American teachers have asked me about 401(k) platforms for international teachers. Such platforms promise tax-free investment gains. In other words, the teacher doesn’…

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Millionaire Teacher: Dubai Eye Radio Interview: 10-09-17

#Talks and Interviews #Expat Investing #Advisors

My radio show interview [https://omny.fm/shows/businessbreakfast/the-millionaire-expat-10-09-2017] in Dubai this morning, on Radio dubaieye 103.8, [http://dubaieye1038.com/] explaining horrible investments products…

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The Way To Make Life So Much Easier

#Investing #Retirement

I get it. When we struggle to achieve something, it can taste so much sweeter after we accomplish our goals. But when we need to tighten…

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Facebook Users: Does Anyone Really Care What You Ate For Lunch?

#Lifestyle

My friend, Eric, asks a lot of questions. He pokes and ponders things that many people don’t. He even wrote a book for high school…

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International Stocks Are Rocking: Are They Going To Keep Going?

#Investing

International stocks have been rocking this year. Have you been wondering whether they still have room to run? I try to answer that question at: Image…

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Schools Could Teach Kids To Become Financial Wizards

#Children #Investing

Personal finance is rarely taught in schools. But that doesn’t mean some schools and districts aren’t setting a great example. You can read my…

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Are AssetBuilder's Investments Poised To Make A Move?

#Investing

I stuck a thermometer in the snow before every race. It might sound quirky. But every cross-country ski racer did it. We checked the snow’s…

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What If Everybody Invested With Index Funds?

#Investing

Plenty of people have asked me, “What if everybody invested with index funds? Would the strategy reach a danger point?” Currently, index funds represent about 14%…

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Is This The Key To Living Longer?

#Lifestyle #Mindset

None of us know how long we’re going to live. We might look at life-expectancy tables. We might estimate our end-dates based on lifestyle and…

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How To Boost A Portfolio's Retirement Income

#Retirement

I sat in the passenger seat as we swept around a corner. My friend, Pat, was driving. I was 20 years old. Pat was 31. But…

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