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Financial Literacy

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

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

#Investing #Financial Literacy

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

#Financial Literacy #Expat Investing

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?

#Investing #Financial Literacy

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?

#Investing #Financial Literacy

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

Should You Buy Gold Now?

#Investing #Financial Literacy

With current market volatility, plenty of people are seeking refuge in gold. But...what these people don't know might really hurt them.…

Andrew Hallam

Smart Investing Isn't About Coveting What Others Own

#Investing #Financial Literacy #Mindset

Watching our friends make more with their investments triggers our brains’ pain receptors, often tempting us to buy what they bought. But this makes us a lot like chimpanzees...or lemmings…

Andrew Hallam

The Good Guys: A Two-Day Online Festival Of Financial Literacy

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Join this 2-day expat financial literacy workshop. (Nov 26-27) Register for the event and for a chance to win a free download of Millionaire Expat or Balance.…

Andrew Hallam