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Financial Literacy

Popular Investment Opportunities That You Should Avoid

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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?

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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

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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.

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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?

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

Andrew Hallam

If 2022 Wasn't The Worst Year For Investors, What Was?

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Should You Invest In These Unprecedented Times? War in Ukraine! Market volatility! Spiking inflation! Fuel shortages! This goofy ghost story puts such fears in perspective.…

Andrew Hallam

Investment Fees And Cheese

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This is the first article in a series by Dr. Jeff Devens, an extremely knowledgeable advocate for overseas investors.…

Andrew Hallam

Which Actively Managed Fund Is The Best Of All Time?

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OK, I admit it. Some actively managed funds beat indexes. So, which mutual fund is the greatest of all time? I reveal it here, with an analogy, of course.…

Andrew Hallam

Does Currency Trading Pave A Smart Path To Wealth?

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There’s not shortage of people offering currency trading solutions to make you rich. But none of the world’s richest people built their fortunes trading currencies. It’s tough to gain ground with a zero-sum game.…

Andrew Hallam