How one of the smartest men of all time put most of his investments into one stock at the peak of a bubble and lost the equivalent of $20 million… Maybe he could calculate the movements of the planets but not the madness of the people.
Countless studies have shown that two people make better financial decisions than one, by offsetting each other’s unhelpful biases. Too much risk vs not enough risk. Too much spending vs too much miserable cash hoarding. Too much trust in a financial advisor vs healthy cynicism and reading of the small print. If you have a partner, do it together.
It’s so important to think about who you are going to trust to handle your money. Many of us like to think the best of people and companies, that they have our best interests at heart. It is painful to discover both dishonesty and incompetence out there.
Discover how to invest in stock and bond funds (ETFs) as an expat – cheaply, quickly and sensibly. Maximise your saving power while you work abroad!
In an ideal world, you need to prepare for moving countries over a year in advance. If it comes at you unexpectedly, then do what you can. Here is a short guide to help you with this daunting task.
IIt’s been a wild ride in the stock market these past few days. Should you hide your cash under the bed? Here’s what I think.
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. When the stock market suddenly falls dramatically, it can feel like your dreams of retirement are getting punched in the face and the gut, maybe a karate chop on the back as you go down also.
Can you really have love and money? Will your other half chew through all your cash? Money is the number one cause of breakups, but really it is poor communication about money. This post is about finding a balance in you relationships with the significant other and your money.
It’s usually painfully obvious that banks are not really on your side. Here are some thoughts on how to make interaction that little bit easier.
It’s usually painfully obvious that banks are not really on your side. Here are some thoughts on how to make interaction that little bit easier.