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Financial Literacy

Could You Pass The Game Show Test If You Wanted To Buy Gold?

#Investing #Financial Literacy

Take this 4 question quiz about gold. Ten years into my investment journey, I wouldn't have passed. How many would you get right?…

Andrew Hallam

What's The Perfect Investment Allocation?

#Investing #Financial Literacy

When determining your allocation, age isn’t the only factor to consider. In many cases, the answer is in your DNA. People aren’t machines. Personalities always matter. In investing, portfolio allocation is like choosing your running attire.…

Andrew Hallam

What Are The World's Best Performing Stock Market Indexes Right Now?

#Investing #Index Funds #Financial Literacy

Quick: Without looking. Can you guess which the top performing stock markets have been this year? Is the United States among them? Should you invest in them now? Why or why not?…

Andrew Hallam

How Would Aliens Assess Your Investment Behavior?

#Investing #Financial Literacy

Imagine aliens monitoring our behavior. In their eyes, how logical would we be? What would they say about how you invest?…

Andrew Hallam

Popular Investment Opportunities That You Should Avoid

#Investing #Financial Literacy

Recently, there's an increased popularity in private equity "opportunities." Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger say you should avoid these like the plague. I agree and explain why, here.…

Andrew Hallam

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

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

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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

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 This 46-Year-Old Woman Saving Enough To Retire? Let's Find Out.

#Retirement #Financial Literacy

Eventually we all start asking, “Are we saving enough for retirement?” Amber Rhinehart shares her finances. And in this story, I explain how she’s doing. It’s real, and I hope, educational.…

Andrew Hallam

When It Comes To Financial Advice, Can You Trust Your Financial Advisor?

#Financial Literacy #Investing

Jeff Devens says most financial advisors have conflicts of interest. He explains his rationale in this guest post and recommends solutions.…

Andrew Hallam