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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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Andrew Hallam on The Art Of Charm

#Talks and Interviews

[http://theartofcharmpodcast.com/2014/12/17/andrew-hallam-millionaire-teacher-episode-354/] No, I’m not sharing how to find a romantic partner. Instead, I was interviewed by Jordan Harbinger at…

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In Defence of Advisors Who Sell Variable Annuities

#Advisors

“How could my financial advisor have done this to me?” Many ask this question after they buy a variable annuity. You’ve heard that most of…

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Why Vanguard's Balanced Index Fund Could Be An Investor's Panacea

#Investing

You’re sitting at a fancy new restaurant. The ambience is perfect.  “Your taste buds will tango,” says the celebrated chef. The back of the menu…

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An Expat's Guide To Growing Wealth

#Expat Investing

An out-of-town visitor was being shown the wonders of the New York financial district.  When the party arrived at the Battery, one of his guides indicated…

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Expats In Norway: Build A Stronger Portfolio With Norwegian Stocks

#Expat Investing

Investors in Norwegian stocks keep getting dumped from a chair lift. Over the past three years, they have risen, fallen, risen and fallen again. Since January,…

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Canadians: Three Good Investment Books You've Probably Never Heard Of

#Investing

In 1973, three years before Vanguard created its first index fund, Burton Malkiel wrote the classic book,A Random Walk Down Wall Street. It ruffled plenty…

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How To Live Better, Travel More, And Work A Lot Less

#Lifestyle #Retirement

Sandi Gelles-Cole has worked in the publishing industry for more than 30 years. She’s an editor, author and writing coach.  But things are getting tough.…

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What To Do If Zurich International Holds Your Money Ransom

#Advisors #Expat Investing

Recently, I received an email from a British couple. They had invested in a Zurich International Vista plan. These are extraordinarily profitable for a salesperson to…

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Experts Say Stocks Are Going To Crash -- So What Are You Going To Do About IT?

#Mindset #Investing

Last week, my friend Simon emailed me in a panic. “I just read that stocks are going to crash,” he wrote. “Should I trade my stocks…

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Malaysians Building Low Cost Global Portfolios

#Expat Investing #Investing

YOU’RE settling into a task at work. The phone suddenly rings. On the other end, is a smooth talking gentleman, offering you an investment opportunity…

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