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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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Is This The Cheapest Investment Portfolio Americans Can Buy?

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At Assetbuilder.com, I explain what the portfolio is and how you could build it yourself. Image courtesy of pixabay.com Read the Rest Of The…

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More Money, Better Health And A Sharper Look In Just Two Minutes A Day

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If we set goals, document progress and share with others, we dramatically increase our odds of success.…

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Retired Couple Lives Footloose And Fancy Free With Index Funds

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I spoke with an inspiring couple that retired nearly a quarter of a century ago….when they were just 38 years old. If you struck up…

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Teens Traveling On A Shoestring--Thanks To Social Media

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In 1988, as an 18 year old, I bought a one-way flight to Southern Portugal. I had been living in England. My plan was to ride…

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Trick Question: What Performs Better Than Index Funds?

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Image courtesy of pixabay.com Few teachers upset their students on purpose. But I do it every semester. “Broad index funds comprise every stock in a…

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Can You Really Live Better On Less?

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In three weeks, my wife and I will leave Singapore for an unconventional lifestyle. We’re going to travel around the globe, spending at least three…

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Are Portfolios of Index Funds Risky?

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Are Portfolios of Index Funds Risky? To find out, check out my latest article in the Globe and Mail: Click here [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/…

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Can Canadian Expats Enjoy The Most Tax Free Portfolio In the World?

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Image courtesy of pixabay.com Horizon Canada just offered a swap based Canadian bond ETF, which will be trading on the Toronto stock exchange tomorrow. http:…

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Mutual Fund Company Claims to Beat The Market

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This Canadian mutual fund company advertised that its funds can beat the market.  When such claims are proven false, however, it can be rather embarrassing.…

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Melissa Pritchard - Riding Her Bike The Long Way Home

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This is the first of two guest posts by Melissa Pritchard. Many bloggers ask to write (as guest contributors) on more established blog sites. I receive…

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