How to Invest and Spend for Happiness, Health, and Wealth, with Andrew Hallam
Andrew Hallam is an international bestselling author, former high school teacher, and one of the most influential voices in personal finance for everyday investors, especially expats and teachers working abroad.
Originally from Canada, Andrew spent years teaching overseas, including in Asia and the Middle East. While earning a modest teacher’s salary, he quietly built a multi-million-dollar investment portfolio, not through speculation or shortcuts, but through simple, evidence-based investing principles grounded in discipline, patience, and low costs.
He is best known as the author of Millionaire Teacher, a book that has become something of a financial passport for teachers and expats around the world. The book has been translated into multiple languages and consistently ranks as a go-to guide for people who want financial independence without sacrificing their sanity or their values. His second book, Balance, explores how to align money with a meaningful, well-lived life, asking not just how to build wealth, but why.
Andrew’s writing and insights have been featured in major publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Globe and Mail, and Forbes. He’s also a sought-after speaker at international schools, financial conferences, and expat events, where his calm, no-nonsense style cuts through hype and fear alike.
What sets Andrew apart is his ability to translate complex financial ideas into clear, practical guidance, while reminding people that money is a tool, not a finish line. He challenges high-fee investing, exposes common financial myths, and advocates for a life designed around freedom, purpose, and long-term thinking.
Today, Andrew continues to write, speak, and mentor investors around the world, helping people take control of their finances so they can spend more time doing what actually matters.
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