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8 expat investing lessons from Morgan Housel

Morgan Housel’s book, “The Psychology of Money,” is one of my favourite books about money and investing. It is a must-read for any expat looking to gain a better understanding of their personal finances. Here are some of the key lessons to take away from it:

Some thoughts for the festive period

With Christmas a few days away and an onslaught of New Year resolutions not far behind, this super article from Morgan Housel is a reminder that the relentless pursuit of more often leads to just more disappointment.

What is investing? Making great businesses around the world work for you

When you invest in a globally diversified portfolio, you are harnessing the profits from thousands of companies around the world. You are investing in the company that makes the toothpaste that you use to clean your teeth in the morning, the company that makes your breakfast cereal, the company that makes the satellites that allow the Uber driver to find you via your cutting edge smartphone, the company that makes your office chair and the company that makes the pillow…

Who gets left holding the bag? An investing lesson from GameStop

I’ve been following the GameStop (GME) story over the past week. I don’t think that I have even seen anything like it in all of the years that I have been watching markets. The story has taken on a life of its own and as usual, when so many people are paying attention, there has been a fair amount misinformation and misunderstandings. In case you haven’t been following it, here is some background.