Balance

“Entertaining and well-written yet solidly rooted in science, Balance offers a fresh look at what it means to be truly successful in life.” —Marta Zaraska, bestselling author of Growing Young: How Friendship, Optimism and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100

“In Balance, Andrew Hallam describes what it means to be ‘successful.’ And it's not what you might expect. If you want a healthy mindset with respect to money, health, relationships and purpose, you'll learn a lot from this humorous, impressively researched book.” —Leon Logothetis, bestselling author of The Kindness Diaries

“Andrew Hallam isn’t just a fabulous personal finance writer. His book, Balance, invites us to go deeper to consider one of the oldest, most important questions of all time: ‘How should I live my life?’ The right questions matter, and Andrew knows which ones are worth asking.” —Adrian Juric, filmmaker and psychotherapist at Vancouver Walk & Talk Therapy

“A must-read! Balance is a remarkable roadmap for overcoming the greatest challenge in life: finding happiness. You will learn, laugh, and be inspired by the personal stories and the science revealing the intersection of wealth, health, and happiness. Andrew Hallam is the best friend who tells you the truth about money, and you'll be wealthier for it. Equal parts investing smarts and wellness savvy, this rare book tells you how to have it all. A flat-out great read.” —Kerry K. Taylor, founder of Squawkfox.com

“If you’re feeling baffled by how to approach money in a post-pandemic world, spend a few hours with Andrew Hallam. His new book, Balance, offers a master class in how to invest wisely, but it goes well beyond the normal stocks and bonds stuff. It offers a wise meditation on how to think of money as part of your larger life plan. Whether you’re a multimillionaire entrepreneur or a fitness buff living in his car by choice, you’ll find insights here that can reshape both your portfolio and your priorities.” —Ian McGugan, The Globe and Mail

“In Balance, Andrew Hallam offers a simple and sensible approach for a secure and satisfying life. He provides a guide to achieving financial success, while promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It is a thoughtful and thought-provoking book that I will strongly encourage my young adult children to read.” —John S. Woerth, former chief spokesperson, Vanguard

“Balance is a must-read, filled with humorous stories and scientific, evidence-based tips. Andrew Hallam explains how to spend and invest your money to maximize life satisfaction—for you, your children and your grandchildren. I highly recommend it.” —Larry Swedroe, author of Your Complete Guide to a Successful and Secure Retirement; chief research officer at Buckingham Strategic Partners

“Low-cost index funds may be the smartest investment for most people, but they won't tell you how to live a good life. Andrew Hallam's excellent book, Balance, will.” —Benjamin Felix, Portfolio Manager, Head of Research & Client Education, PWL Capital

“Imagine there was a multi-verse where the most content, satisfied, happiest future version of yourself traveled back in time to give you the blueprint to lead a fulfilling life. That's this book.” —Preet Banerjee, financial educator at YourMoneyDegree.com