Investments in developed economies like the U.S. and Europe are generally thought to be less risky than those in emerging markets. However, these emerging markets come with a great deal of investment potential. We dedicated today’s…
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October Market Commentary
September Recap and October Outlook The Fed raised the key short-term interest rate by another 75 basis points at the September FOMC meeting, but the big news wasn’t the well-anticipated rate increase. It was Chairman…
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GMB #150: 5 Investment Considerations for Business Owners in Down Markets
The recent increase in interest rates has resulted in lower asset prices across the board. For investors, it’s always beneficial to be aware of ways to minimize the impact of unfavorable market conditions. In this…
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GMB Ep #149: No, the 60/40 Portfolio is Not Dead
Recently we’ve seen quite a few headlines that suggest that the concept of the 60/40 portfolio has run its course. However, a fair amount of pushback is caused by people adopting this concept for the…
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GMB Ep #147: Expanding Your Estate to Other Countries with Mikkel Thorup
If you’re interested in the advantages of foreign diversification for asset preservation and estate planning, this is the conversation for you. This week’s guest on the show is Mikkel Thorup, the CEO of Expat Money™,…
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GMB #146: Here’s What Happened During the Meme Stock Rally of 2021
You may recall that at the beginning of 2021, the stock prices of AMC and GameStop skyrocketed. There were numerous news articles about people driving up the prices of companies that were not otherwise exceptionally…
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GMB #145: Everything You Need to Know About Biden’s Student Debt Forgiveness
Last week, President Joe Biden announced a new student debt forgiveness that promises to cancel $10,000 of student debt for low- to middle-income borrowers. Since then, this topic has become somewhat controversial and has ignited…
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Staying Stable With Sudden Wealth
Even when the influx of a large amount of money is a happy event, it can provoke many uncomfortable feelings. There can be even more emotions at play when it is an inheritance, a sale…
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GMB #143: The Back to Front of Cryptocurrency Taxation With Micah Fraim
Cryptocurrency as an investment is relatively new, especially compared to other investment vehicles such as stocks and bonds. Because of this, there is a lot of confusion and a lack of guidance around how taxation…
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Avoiding the Penalty for Early Roth IRA Withdrawals
The advantage of the Roth IRA is that you pay the taxes before you contribute, so your money grows tax-free, and no taxes are due on withdrawals. The problem is that the account is considered…
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