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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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International Teachers: How To Best Use Raymond James

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International Teachers: How To Best Use Raymond James Raymond James is a publicly traded company. Their international financial advisors aren’t fiduciaries. Advisors who hold to…

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Shifting Your Portfolio Because Of Donald Trump Or Brexit?

#Mindset #Investing

When I was 14 years old, I set a lofty goal. I wanted to race my bike at the Olympics. The harder I worked, the better…

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Popular, Helpful Stories For International Teachers

#Expat Investing #Lifestyle

This past summer, my wife and I cycled on our tandem around Europe. We stopped, along the way, to give free talks to international teachers. [https:…

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Why I sold $400,000 of Berkshire Hathaway shares

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Berkshire Hathaway is run by Warren Buffett. Since 1965, it has scorched the returns of the S&P 500. So why did I sell $400,…

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Why This Financial Advisor Offers Free Trips To The Maldives

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Last month, a financial advisor sent Matthew Backus an unusual email. She offered him a free trip for two to the Maldives. The Republic of Maldives…

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Why Smart Investors Think Beyond Their Border

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Sarah Jane’s alarm goes off at 7am. She checks messages on her Samsung Galaxy phone. After getting dressed, she packs her lunch, including some raw…

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Teachers' Wealth: Are They Licensed To Operate In The UAE?

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Recently, I joined a roundtable discussion at The National [http://www.thenational.ae/business/personal-finance/high-costs-of-fixed-term-savings-plans-means-lost-trust-in-financial-advisers-must-be-rebuilt-a-step-at-a-time#page1] . We discussed the changes that the financial services industry…

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Middle East Speaking Tour: 7 Countries From Thailand

#Talks and Interviews #Expat Investing

Thailand is one of my favorite countries. Pele and I love the food, the people, the winding mountain roads, the beaches and the amazingly cheap massages.…

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Here's What Warren Buffett Wants You To Know

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I put on a t-shirt and a pair of loose fitting pants. I then slipped on my running shoes. At 3am, I left the Holiday Inn.…

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Mark Seed Interviews Millionaire Teacher

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Long-time Canadian blogger, Mark Seed, recently interviewed me for his blog. He’s offering a free copy of Millionaire Teacher (2nd edition). You can read the…

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