American Funds: Are They Really As Good As They Claim To Be?
#InvestingThere’s a firm called, “American Funds” that claims their funds beat the market. But that’s like saying Tiger Woods is currently the world’s…
How Employers Help Workers Save More Money
#Mindset #InvestingAt the beginning of every school year, the Teacher’s Association at Anna Chandler’s school collects money for the “Sunshine Fund.“ Teachers pool their money.…
Shifting Your Portfolio Because Of Donald Trump Or Brexit?
#Mindset #InvestingWhen I was 14 years old, I set a lofty goal. I wanted to race my bike at the Olympics. The harder I worked, the better…
Why I sold $400,000 of Berkshire Hathaway shares
#InvestingBerkshire Hathaway is run by Warren Buffett. Since 1965, it has scorched the returns of the S&P 500. So why did I sell $400,…
Why Smart Investors Think Beyond Their Border
#InvestingSarah Jane’s alarm goes off at 7am. She checks messages on her Samsung Galaxy phone. After getting dressed, she packs her lunch, including some raw…
Here's What Warren Buffett Wants You To Know
#InvestingI put on a t-shirt and a pair of loose fitting pants. I then slipped on my running shoes. At 3am, I left the Holiday Inn.…
Mark Seed Interviews Millionaire Teacher
#Talks and Interviews #InvestingLong-time Canadian blogger, Mark Seed, recently interviewed me for his blog. He’s offering a free copy of Millionaire Teacher (2nd edition). You can read the…
Does This Index Fund Provider Play Big Brother?
#Advisors #InvestingDFA is a firm that builds a special type of index fund. But you can’t buy a DFA fund without a special type of financial…
How This Star Trek Captain Could Help Your Retirement
#Retirement #Mindset #InvestingIt’s the same in every movie. Captain Kirk battles a psycho who wants to wipe out humanity. His ship could be wrecked. His gun could…
Watch Out For Expensive Index Funds
#InvestingWhen I wrote my book, The Global Expatriate’s Guide To Investing, I spoke with a Raymond James representative about building low cost portfolios of index…