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The Bull Market Finally Ends
It was good while it lasted. Now it's time to hunker down.
Financial Samurai
03/12/2020
Overcoming The Futility Of Work When You're Losing Massive Money In The Stock Market
Besides working to pay your taxes, perhaps nothing feels more depressing than going to work only to lose more money in your investments. Here are som…
Financial Samurai
02/28/2020
Navigating The Investment Waters During A Global Pandemic
Coronavirus fears have hit stock markets around the world. Here are my thoughts on how to best navigate the investment waters, what we can learn fro…
Financial Samurai
02/25/2020
Early Retirement Failure! And All The Reasons Why
Here are all the reasons why I'm an early retirement failure. It was a good 8-year run, but all good things must come to an end! Read the post here.
Financial Samurai
01/14/2020
The SECURE Act Is Better Than A Kick In The Face
At last! The government doesn't something positive for most American's retirement plans! Let's learn about all the things the SECURE Act does to help…
Financial Samurai
01/06/2020
The Surprising Unanticipated Benefits Of Early Retirement
No matter how much you plan, you'll never know all the variables. Here are some unanticipated benefits of early retirement that may surprise you. If …
Financial Samurai
12/27/2019
A Productive Early Morning May Make You Richer, But Not Happier
Getting a lot of good quality sleep is all the rage now. But if you don't sleep well, you'll probably get a lot richer because you have more time to …
Financial Samurai
12/19/2019
Smart Year-End Tax Moves To Make
Here are some smart money moves to make before the new year to reduce your tax liability. Taxes are our largest ongoing liability. It behooves us to …
Financial Samurai
12/13/2019
Your 401(k) Matters For Retirement - New Max Contribution Limit For 2020
Your 401(k) is part of the three-legged stool for retirement. The other two legs are your after-tax investments and your ability to make side income.…
Financial Samurai
12/09/2019
Let's Always Be Grateful
This is my favorite time of the year because it's a time where we can all look back and be grateful for all that we have. I'm truly grateful to all o…
Financial Samurai
12/01/2019
Why You Shouldn't Bother Cooking Your Own Food To Save Money
If 70% of Americans are overweight and median retirement savings balance is way less than $100,000, perhaps spending time cooking at home to save mon…
Financial Samurai
11/27/2019
Why Preschool Is Worth The Cost
Preschool can range from $800 - $2,500 a month, depending on where you live and the amount of care you need. Despite the cost, I'm here to argue that…
Financial Samurai
11/20/2019
A Golden Opportunity To Buy Real Estate Is Upon Us
If you're thinking about buying a primary residence or an investment property, now looks like an enticingly good time. I'll share with you a dozen re…
Financial Samurai
11/07/2019
The Largest Severance Package Ever
For those who still don't believe you can negotiate a severance package, a guy got a 10-figure severance package despite helping blow up his company.…
Financial Samurai
10/29/2019
Beware Of Blindspots On Your Road To Financial Independence
Here are five of the most common financial blindspots people have on their road to financial independence. If you can recognize them, you will better…
Financial Samurai
10/22/2019
Why Bad Things Stay So Bad For So Long
From staying in an abusive relationship, to joining a Twitter mob that bullies others, to not speaking up against corporate and political malfeasance…
Financial Samurai
10/15/2019
Reasons Why You Should Never Sell Your Profitable Business
If you are a business owner who is burning out and wishing to cash out, here is some perspective of someone who did. He sold his baby for $2.8 millio…
Financial Samurai
10/07/2019
How To Retire Early With Kids: A Nearly Impossible Task
Everybody can retire when their investment income is enough to cover their basic living expenses. But when it comes to retiring early (before 60), th…
Financial Samurai
09/30/2019
Get The Best Mortgage Rate Possible By Avoiding This One Crucial Mistake
Don't make my mortgage refinance mistake that has so far cost me $1,005 in extra interest! Trying to refinance today is a real PITA. It's a bummer be…
Financial Samurai
09/18/2019