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FAANG FIRE: One Year After Leaving Facebook To Live A Semi-Retired Life
I catch up with Andre Nader, ex-Facebook employee about what he's been up to one year after leaving his day job. We talk about being a stay-at-home …
Financial Samurai
06/20/2024
Your Saver's Mindset Will Naturally Kick In If You Need Money
I spoke to my wife about how my saver's mindset naturally kicked in after purchasing our new house in October 2023. Our liquidity was tight, and we w…
Financial Samurai
06/06/2024
Property Bidding Wars And The Best Time Of The Year To Buy A House
Property bidding wars are back, despite persistently high mortgage rates, due to the strength of the economy and the stock market. This episode discu…
Financial Samurai
05/23/2024
The Career Path From VC, To Big Startup, To Creating Your Own Startup
I talk to Emily Luk, Co-Founder and CEO of Plenty, a wealth platform for today's modern couples about her career path from VC, to joining a big start…
Financial Samurai
05/16/2024
Your Provider's Clock Helps Explain Your Desire To Work And Provide
For the longest time, I've wondered the following about some men: Why claim to be retired while having a working spouse? Why work so many hours afte…
Financial Samurai
05/02/2024
Investing In Artificial Intelligence With The Fundrise Innovation Fund And Ben Miller
In this episode, I catch up with Ben Miller, Co-founder and CEO of Fundrise about artificial intelligence and the latest investments by the Innovati…
Financial Samurai
04/18/2024
Becoming A Children's Book Illustrator And Author With Colleen Kong-Savage
I speak with Colleen Kong-Savage about becoming a children's book illustrator and author, as well as a freelance graphic designer while living in exp…
Financial Samurai
04/11/2024
Real Estate Commissions Are Already Coming Down Fast
Every residential real estate investor and homeowner is richer after the National Association Of Realtors settled its price fixing lawsuit. I know ma…
Financial Samurai
04/04/2024
The Most Expensive Cities In America To Own A Home Could Actually Be The Cheapest
The most expensive cities in America include cities like New York City, San Francisco, and San Jose. However, these expensive cities could actually b…
Financial Samurai
03/28/2024
Satisfaction Is Greater Than Happiness: Thoughts After Buying A Nice Home
In this episode, I talk to my wife about what it's nice to own the nicest home we can afford five months after moving in. Although I am no happier, I…
Financial Samurai
03/08/2024
Inside Reality TV With Chef Dynasty Star And Fang Restaurant Owner Kathy Fang
In this episode, I speak with Kathy Fang, star of the Food Network's Chef Dynasty, as well as owner of Fang Restaurant, one of my favorite Chinese re…
Financial Samurai
02/29/2024
How To Overcome Your Fear Of Investing And Make More Money Long Term
Since 2009, when I began Financial Samurai, I've noticed some people are too afraid to invest or get easily shaken out whenever there is economic or …
Financial Samurai
02/15/2024
The Evolution Of Modern Couples with Emily Luk, Co-Founder and CEO Of Plenty
I talk to Emily Luk, Co-Founder and CEO of Plenty, a wealth platform for today's modern couples. Due to career aspirations, higher education, and the…
Financial Samurai
02/01/2024
Creating A Million Dollar Weekend As An Entrepreneur With Noah Kagan
I speak with Noah Kagan about being one of the first employees at Facebook and Mint, not making the megabucks, and then turning into a successful ent…
Financial Samurai
01/25/2024
Past The Real Estate Market Bottom With Ben Miller, CEO of Fundrise
In this episode, I speak to Ben Miller, CEO of Fundrise about his change in outlook for the real estate market in 2024 and beyond. He believes Octobe…
Financial Samurai
01/12/2024
2024 Financial Samurai Goals And Predictions
Happy 2024 everyone! Here are some of our goals and financial predictions for 2024. Overall, we're optimistic about the year. Related posts: 2024 S&a…
Financial Samurai
01/04/2024
Having Intrinsic Motivation Is The Only Way To Last Long Term
Sydney and I review 2023 and discuss the importance of intrinsic motivation to keep going. Be aware of only chasing extrinsic motivators, like money,…
Financial Samurai
12/30/2023
Duke, Baruch, Or Bust: Why Community College Is A Great Option
I speak to Sydney, my wife, about the idea of sending our children to Community College instead of directly to a four-year state or private universit…
Financial Samurai
12/21/2023
The Solution To Staying Retired Once You Retire Early
This episode is sponsored by Danielson Legal, which provides top tier intellectual property legal services for the greatest value proposition availab…
Financial Samurai
12/14/2023
Inside An NBA Champion's Journey With Shaun Livingston From The Golden State Warriors
I speak to my friend and 4-time NBA champ, Shaun Livingston about his journey from high school basketball prodigy to winning multiple championships w…
Financial Samurai
12/06/2023