Are You Ready For The Next Stock Market Storm?
#Investing #MindsetIt was a scene I’ll never forget. Gary Sinese played a double-amputee in the 1994 movie, Forrest Gump.Lieutenant Dan, played by Sinese, hollered into…
Should You Rabidly Pursue Credit Card Air Miles Points?
#LifestyleMany people pay for everything they can with a credit card in pursuit of air miles points. While that sounds pretty savvy, such payment methods might…
Why You Shouldn't Bother To Save For Your Retirement
#Lifestyle #Retirement“I don’t want to invest money,” said the young, bearded schoolteacher. “Do you have a trust fund?” I asked. He said no. “Have you married…
Fighting Back Against Predatory Investment Schemes
#Advisors #InvestingSuzanne Locke, at The National, wrote a great story about the horrific investment schemes that many expats fall victim to. I spent from January to June…
Bitcoin Makes Massive Gains: Is It Time To Buy?
#InvestingBitcoin is kicking sand in the face of traditional investments. Between July 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017, it gained 3,130 percent. To put that…
Why Smart Investors Sold Some U.S. Stocks This Year
#InvestingWe pulled our rental car into my mother-in-law’s driveway. It was 11:30pm. I still remember the lights casting their beams across the neighbor’s…
The Key To A Wealthy Life
#Lifestyle #MindsetIt’s easy to create an attention-grabbing headline. “How To Grow Wealthy” does the trick. But true wealth has nothing to do with money. We live…
International Teachers: Something To Ponder This Summer
#Expat Investing #RetirementBetween January and May, I visited 39 schools in 11 different countries. I gave talks about saving and investing. I met wealthy teaching couples with kids.…
Three Mistakes That People Make With Money
#Mindset #InvestingMartha isn’t comfortable investing. She stuffs her savings into a bank account instead. John gives his money to his broker. He’s too busy to…
A Big Shout-Out To My Friend Toony!
#Expat InvestingI have plenty of online friends. You probably do too. These are people I’ve never met. Some of my notables–because I think they’re…