How You Could Benefit From A Foreign Affair
#LifestyleThe grass really is greener on the other side of the fence. At least, that’s what more than 7 million Americans must think. Many packed…
The World's Best Investment Strategy That Nobody Seems To Like
#InvestingLet me show you an investment strategy that has had only four losing years since 1971. Its ugliest drop was in 1981 when it fell just…
How much money does a couple need to retire in Lake Chapala, Mexico?
#RetirementHow much money do you need to retire in Lake Chapala, Mexico? If you’re earning Social Security benefits, the payments would likely be more than…
How Do Trimark's Mutual Funds Stack Up?
#InvestingSome mutual funds perform like penguins in pigeon races. If you’re stuck with a frosty portfolio, it may not be your adviser’s fault. Nor…
Pensions On Steroids In Lake Chapala, Mexico
#Retirement #LifestyleRecently, I joined about a dozen retirees on a six-hour hike above Mexico’s Lake Chapala. John Burnett was one of them. He had moved here…
Are Low Investment Costs The Key For American Expats
#Expat InvestingJeri Hurd is a school librarian at the Western Academy of Beijing. Last year, she wanted to invest some money. Her school introduced her to a…
Can Amazon Keep Defying Warren Buffett's Mantra?
#InvestingAmazon has beaten or knocked out nearly every heavyweight retail contender. Those still in the bookstore business (R.I.P. Borders) keep getting uppercuts to the…
World's Most Adventurous Couple Show Keys To Success
#Lifestyle“Do you guys want tea?” Julie asked, while holding her three-month old son, Oliver. Her husband, Colin, was showing me designs he creates and sells for…
A look inside Canada’s hottest ETFs
#InvestingQuick question: Which are Canada’s hottest index funds? Considering the stampede into Vanguard Canada’s ETFs since their 2011 debut, many would give them the…
Is Your International School's Retirement Package As Strong As You Think?
#Expat InvestingJanette accepts a job at an international school in China. She’s thrilled by the school’s retirement package. They match what she invests, up to…