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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…

Andrew Hallam

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:…

Andrew Hallam

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…

Andrew Hallam

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

#Advisors #Expat Investing

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…

Andrew Hallam

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.…

Andrew Hallam

Vultures That Target Expat Investors In The Middle East

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After being on the front page of The National two days ago, I was profiled in The National newspaper again today. In a nutshell. Expats (mostly…

Andrew Hallam

Toxic Investment Providers In The Middle East Face Tough Questions

#Advisors #Expat Investing

I’ve always wanted to be in the same room with a group of toxic offshore pension providers.  I had my chance yesterday.  The moderator, at…

Andrew Hallam

American International Teachers Can Build A Portfolio Of Index Funds Using Raymond James

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Image by Pixabay This week, I visited the American Community School in Amman, Jordan [https://www.acsamman.edu.jo/]. I showed the (mostly American) teachers how…

Andrew Hallam

Financial Advisors in Qatar (and the rest of the Middle East) Are Ripping Off Investors

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Image by Pixabay Most stock market investors have been celebrating lately. The past 20 years have been kind. That might sound crazy if you live in…

Andrew Hallam

Zurich Vista Policy Holder Asks If He Should Sell It All

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One of my readers recently put a comment on my blog. He’s kicking himself. He bought a Zurich Vista investment policy.  He signed up for…

Andrew Hallam