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5 Financial Observations Since The Start Of The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
As a student of finance, here are five important financial observations I observed since Russia started a war with Ukraine. Knowing these five things…
Financial Samurai
02/26/2022
Three Reasons Why I'm Not Worried About Inflation
Inflation hit a 40-year high at 7.5% recently. There also seems to be a lot of panic and misguided fears. Here are 3 reasons why inflation will fade …
Financial Samurai
02/16/2022
Capital Preservation And The Right Contribution Order
With 2022 off to a rocky start, I thought it would be good to discuss about capital preservation investments and the right contribution order between…
Financial Samurai
01/20/2022
2022 Stock Market Forecast From FS And Wall Street
Here is my 2022 stock market forecast and the reasons why. It's going to be a much tougher year to make money in the stock market, which is why I rec…
Financial Samurai
01/03/2022
2022 Housing Market Forecast: The Boom Continues
Here is my 2022 housing market forecast where I predict how much the median home price will increase, the 11 reasons why I think they will, and the a…
Financial Samurai
12/30/2021
Entrepreneurship Versus Employee
Being an entrepreneur might sound nice, but the pressure is always on. The benefits of being an employee are the most apparent during the winter holi…
Financial Samurai
12/23/2021
As Good As It Gets? Let's Talk I Bonds And Negative Real Interest Rates
When you can borrow money at a negative real interest rate and invest in a guaranteed positive real return, you've got it made! Let's discuss this fa…
Financial Samurai
12/16/2021
Is Slacking Off At Work Stealing?
CEO of Better.com Vishal Garg said 250 of the 900 people he laid off were stealing from him and his clients by only working two hours a day. Is slack…
Financial Samurai
12/10/2021
The Downside Of Target Date Funds
Investing in two target-date funds for my children's 529 plans has cost me over $30,000 so far in lost profits. Here are some downsides to target-dat…
Financial Samurai
12/03/2021
Why You Don't Need To Worry Too Much About Inflation
Although inflation is at its highest rate in 30 years, inflation should normalize in 2022 and beyond. Instead, we should start worrying about a boom …
Financial Samurai
11/18/2021
Don't Confuse Brains With A Bull Market
In a bull market, it's easy to get carried away. Just be careful not to think you're an investing genius when it's really the bull market that is hel…
Financial Samurai
11/12/2021
The Best Time To Own The Nicest House You Can Afford
We only have about a 20-year window to own the nicest house we can afford. After this 20-year window closes, it will likely be shut forever. If you'r…
Financial Samurai
11/02/2021
Using Data To Make Winning Investment Decisions
There is a tremendous amount of data that can help you make better investment decisions. One strategy I used was the FS20 guide for property buying. …
Financial Samurai
10/26/2021
Social Security Robs From The Poor and Gives To The Rich
Social Security is our national pension fund that is underfunded by about 22%. With a massive cost-of-living adjustment in 2022, Social Security actu…
Financial Samurai
10/19/2021
A Roth IRA Conversion Is Probably A Waste Of Time And Money
I've thought a lot about doing a Roth IRA conversion lately given it might go away in 2022 and beyond. But I've come to the conclusion that for most …
Financial Samurai
10/11/2021
Public School Versus Private School: Why More Public Schools Will Rank Higher Over Time
As a public school graduate and parent, the debate between public school versus private school is fascinating. I think for the vast majority of peopl…
Financial Samurai
09/25/2021
The Best Time To Go To Work Is During A Pandemic
Is the grass greener on the other side? Maybe! But it sure seems like work is awesome for knowledge workers during the pandemic. I discuss this topic…
Financial Samurai
09/16/2021
The Investment Crossover Point Where Work No Longer Matters
Are you feeling less and less motivated to work because your investment returns are surpassing your active income? Let's discuss the crossover point …
Financial Samurai
09/01/2021
The Importance Of Always Thinking Ahead Even If People Think You're Crazy
If you dare to publicly think ahead, you may be beaten over the head. However, it's important to always plan for the future and forecast how things m…
Financial Samurai
08/24/2021
Why The U.S. Housing Market Could Go Up Another 30%+: Canada Comparison
Although the U.S. housing market is very strong, there's a likelihood prices could go up even further if it gets as hot as the Canadian housing marke…
Financial Samurai
08/16/2021