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How to Invest and Spend for Happiness, Health, and Wealth

Order this book to read about real success: how to spend for happiness, how to invest effectively, how to boost life satisfaction and enhance longevity. This might be the world's wisest personal finance book.

The Crash Of The US Dollar Is Imminent ... Or Is It?

#Investing #Financial Literacy

Will the US dollar sink into oblivion? That’s the word on some streets. Negative news stories attract the most attention - that’s no secret. Often, sadly, the facts and data are left out.…

Andrew Hallam

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A Powerful Wealth Preservation Strategy For American Expats: Unearned Income And The Brokerage Account

#Financial Literacy

In the U.S., there are two tax tables used to calculate taxes: one for earned income and one for unearned income. When it comes to earnings, it's not what you make, it’s what you keep after taxes that counts.…

Andrew Hallam

No Sugarcoating: What Would Happen If Everyone Invested In Index Funds?

#Investing #Index Funds #Mindset

What if everyone invested in index funds? Could the result be horrific? I didn’t sugarcoat my answer here.…

Andrew Hallam

The Secret To Creating A $4.5m Portfolio Like This Teaching Couple

#Investing #Retirement #Lifestyle

“Choose Europe for the lifestyle or the Middle East or Asia to earn a lot of money.” But I often find that expats who live and work in Europe have higher income upon retirement. That might not make sense. But I explain here.…

Andrew Hallam

This Is When You Should Worry About Your Portfolio's Returns

#Investing #Financial Literacy

Has your portfolio fallen by a lot? In this article, I explain when you might want to make some changes.…

Andrew Hallam

Is It Safe To Invest Now?

#Investing #Mindset

If you're glued to stock market news, you might wonder whether now is a decent time to invest. Instead of saying, “Yes” or “No,” here’s something far more helpful:…

Andrew Hallam

How Much Can Retirees Withdraw From Their Investments Each Year?

#Retirement #Investing

How much of your investment portfolio can you withdraw each year in retirement? You might be aware of "the 4% rule." Or should it be 3% or 1.8%? The best answer is, "None of the above." In this article, I answer the above question, and then I extend it.…

Andrew Hallam

An Ideal Climate And Great Benefits-Could This Be The Perfect Retirement Haven?

#Retirement #Lifestyle #Travel

My wife, Pele, and I float around a lot. But our official residency is Panama. Why retire in Panama or become a digital nomad there? If you're curious why, or you're wondering how you might enjoy a lower cost retirement, semi-retirement (or just a winter away every year) I wrote about it here.…

Andrew Hallam

Are Roth 401(k)s Really Legal For American Teachers Overseas?

#Expat Investing #Retirement

International schools are offering Roth 401(k)s in increasing numbers. In this guest post, Jeff Devens explains how they work, while digging into the legality of these controversial schemes.…

Andrew Hallam

Robert Arnott's Fundamental Index Packs A Solid Punch

#Investing #Index Funds

Robert Arnott proposed building indexes weighted by business earning instead of company size. John Bogle hated the idea. But if someone invested in fundamental index funds, I wouldn't call them foolish.…

Andrew Hallam

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