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.…
If 2022 Wasn't The Worst Year For Investors, What Was?
#Investing #Financial LiteracyShould You Invest In These Unprecedented Times? War in Ukraine! Market volatility! Spiking inflation! Fuel shortages! This goofy ghost story puts such fears in perspective.…
Investment Fees And Cheese
#Financial Literacy #Expat InvestingThis is the first article in a series by Dr. Jeff Devens, an extremely knowledgeable advocate for overseas investors.…
Which Actively Managed Fund Is The Best Of All Time?
#Investing #Financial LiteracyOK, 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.…
Does Currency Trading Pave A Smart Path To Wealth?
#Investing #Financial LiteracyThere’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.…