Could You Pass The Game Show Test If You Wanted To Buy Gold?
#Investing #Financial LiteracyTake this 4 question quiz about gold. Ten years into my investment journey, I wouldn't have passed. How many would you get right?…
What's The Perfect Investment Allocation?
#Investing #Financial LiteracyWhen 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.…
What Are The World's Best Performing Stock Market Indexes Right Now?
#Investing #Index Funds #Financial LiteracyQuick: 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?…
How Would Aliens Assess Your Investment Behavior?
#Investing #Financial LiteracyImagine aliens monitoring our behavior. In their eyes, how logical would we be? What would they say about how you invest?…
Popular Investment Opportunities That You Should Avoid
#Investing #Financial LiteracyRecently, 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.…
The Crash Of The US Dollar Is Imminent ... Or Is It?
#Investing #Financial LiteracyWill 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.…
A Powerful Wealth Preservation Strategy For American Expats: Unearned Income And The Brokerage Account
#Financial LiteracyIn 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.…
This Is When You Should Worry About Your Portfolio's Returns
#Investing #Financial LiteracyHas your portfolio fallen by a lot? In this article, I explain when you might want to make some changes.…
Is This 46-Year-Old Woman Saving Enough To Retire? Let's Find Out.
#Retirement #Financial LiteracyEventually 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.…
When It Comes To Financial Advice, Can You Trust Your Financial Advisor?
#Financial Literacy #InvestingJeff Devens says most financial advisors have conflicts of interest. He explains his rationale in this guest post and recommends solutions.…