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While visiting my parents in Honolulu this past winter, I ended up driving my dad's 28-year-old beater for eight days. He bought that Toyota Avalon new in 1997—back when I was a college sophomore and he was stationed in Guangzhou, China for the U.S. Foreign Service. I’ve known this car nearly as long as he […] The post Driving A 28-Year-Old Beater Made Me Love My Car Again appeared first on Financial Samurai.
As I sadly watch my stock portfolio correct by over 10%, I find serenity in my paid-off home. No matter how much the stock market tanks, it's comforting to know I'll always have shelter to take care of my family. It's funny, but only active investors, people in charge of their family's investments, or personal […] The post A Paid-Off Home Is A Great Shield Against Fear And Uncertainty appeared first on Financial Samurai.
Unfortunately, the chances of another recession are increasing, largely due to the uncertainty set forth by the new administration. When uncertainty rises, we collectively tend to spend less and save more. As a result, corporate profit growth may slow, stock prices could fall, and layoffs may increase. Losing money in your investments and then your […] The post The Positive Impact A Recession Can Have On Your Life appeared first on Financial Samurai.
Let's say you've come into a large sum of money—perhaps $1 million or more from stock grants, a bonus, or the sale of a home. Congratulations! After accounting for taxes, the real challenge is deciding how to invest it. Given the significant amount, the last thing you want to do is lose a portion of […] The post A Simple Three-Step Process To Investing A Lot Of Money Wisely appeared first on Financial Samurai.
With fears of a recession rising again mainly due to the Trump administration’s aggressive policy measures—tariffs, spending cuts, aggressive layoffs, and an increasingly combative trade stance—it’s time to awaken the vulture investor within. Both Main Street and Wall Street are at risk of losing a lot of money now. I don’t particularly enjoy the idea […] The post Awaken Your Inner Vulture Investor To Survive And Thrive appeared first on Financial Samurai.
As I watch my stock portfolio correct, I take solace in knowing that my real estate portfolio continues to chug along despite the chaos, fear, and uncertainty. With mass government personnel cuts, new tariffs against Mexico, Canada, and China, a heated Oval Office exchange between President Trump and Ukraine’s President Zelensky, and sharp words from […] The post Chaos, Fear, And Uncertainty: Wonderful For Real Estate Investors appeared first on Financial Samurai.
I recently came across an eye-opening chart by the National Association of Realtors showing that the median age of first-time U.S. homebuyers is now 38 years old. That’s a significant jump from 30 years old between 2008 and 2010. Meanwhile, the median age for repeat buyers has risen to 61 years old. What is going […] The post Waiting For The Perfect Price Could Hurt Your Lifestyle And Happiness appeared first on Financial Samurai.
If you don’t believe the world will grant your children a fair chance to succeed, you may want to take matters into your own hands as parents. One way is to set them up for financial independence—ideally making them millionaires before they graduate high school, finish college, or leave home. If your children are millionaires […] The post How To Make Your Children Millionaires Before They Leave Home appeared first on Financial Samurai.
If you knew that no matter how hard you tried, success was impossible or practically impossible, would you still push yourself to the limit? Or would you rationally pivot to another endeavor with a real chance of success? Personally, if the odds were overwhelmingly against me, I’m not sure I’d bother pushing so hard. Since […] The post Trying Your Best When There’s Little To No Chance Of Succeeding appeared first on Financial Samurai.
I keep reflecting on how incredible 2024 was. With the S&P 500 up 23%, Bitcoin surging, and residential real estate climbing in most of the country, personal finance enthusiasts have had an amazing year. The investment gains almost feel like free money—and who doesn’t love getting something for free? If you read Financial Samurai and […] The post The Million-Dollar Mindset of Personal Finance Enthusiasts appeared first on Financial Samurai.
Unless you are incredibly rich, it's highly likely that your vacation property is smaller than your primary residence. Having a smaller vacation property is a rational choice given you don't live there as long as you do your primary residence. Further, it's unlikely you need as many extra rooms for guests, an office, or entertainment […] The post The Ideal Vacation Property Size To Own Depends On Your Primary Home appeared first on Financial Samurai.
There are plenty of reasons people choose not to have kids, with the cost of raising them being a major one. Another big factor is the fear that children will disrupt an ideal FIRE lifestyle. Many envision a life of traveling the world, indulging in incredible cuisine, and living spontaneously—things that can feel more challenging […] The post Having Kids Might Not Hurt Your Ideal FIRE Lifestyle After All appeared first on Financial Samurai.
When I lived in the Marina neighborhood of San Francisco, I could walk to endless bars and restaurants within 10 minutes. It was the perfect place for twenty- and thirty-somethings to live, socialize, and indulge in city life. Back in 2005, at age 28, I had just bought my first single-family home—a handsome three-bedroom house […] The post A Home Within Walking Distance of Everything Might Not Be Ideal appeared first on Financial Samurai.
Recently, I went off the deep end—living like a degenerate gambler and party animal—and I wanted to reflect on it. Perhaps to nobody's surprise, I don't think having an extreme amounts of fun is good for your financial future. It's probably also not good for your health. In our personal finance world bubble, where we […] The post Partying Like A Young Degenerate Is Not Good For Your Finances appeared first on Financial Samurai.
One of the reasons I left my job at Credit Suisse was that I no longer felt I was being paid based on merit. After the global financial crisis, the firm—like many others—faced tough times, and overall compensation steadily declined for years. As a top-three ranked producer, I expected to be compensated accordingly. But I […] The post Rewarding Based on Merit Alone: Great in Theory, Tough in Reality appeared first on Financial Samurai.
If there’s one lesson I’ve learned the hard way in real estate, it’s that a full-on, gut-remodel can be a nightmare. After years of painful, unpredictable remodeling projects, I can confidently say: I will never do a complete remodel again. Instead, I now favor purchasing a fully remodeled, move-in ready home for any future investments. […] The post Buy A Fully Remodeled, Move-In Ready Home Over A Fixer-Upper appeared first on Financial Samurai.
On February 6, 2025, the White House announced a series of tax cuts primarily benefitting the middle class and retirees. Here’s what’s on the table: The administration is calling this the largest tax cut in history for working Americans, and with Republicans in control of Congress, these proposals are likely to move forward. Tax Cuts Means Greater Financial Freedom […] The post Tax Cuts for the Middle Class and Retirees: A Win for Your Wallet appeared first on Financial Samurai.
The beauty of hard work is that any able-bodied person can do it. If you put in more hours honing your craft than the average person, chances are you’ll achieve far greater success than the average person. If you happen to be rich, well-connected, and blessed with movie-star looks, combining those advantages with relentless effort […] The post Don’t Lose Financial Opportunities Due To A Lack Of Hard Work appeared first on Financial Samurai.
As a stock market investor and consumer, I’m disappointed in the new tariffs President Trump has imposed—10% on imports from China and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada, including a 10% duty on Canadian energy imports (oil, natural gas, electricity). If these tariffs persist all year without resolution, corporate earnings could take a 2%-3% hit, which means a similar […] The post Trade Wars Could Be What The Housing Market Needs To Heat Up appeared first on Financial Samurai.
As someone who literally wrote the book on how to negotiate a severance package, I love severance case studies! The second rule of FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) is simple: never quit your job—always try to negotiate a severance. If you’re planning to leave anyway, why not attempt to create a win-win scenario and walk […] The post Federal Government Employees, Take The Severance Package appeared first on Financial Samurai.
One adjustment I'm making to my net worth asset allocation is reducing exposure to closed-end venture capital funds while increasing allocation to open-ended venture capital funds. Closed-end venture capital funds follow a traditional model: you commit capital, fund capital calls over several years, and rely on the general partners to make great investment choices. I […] The post The Case For Open-Ended Venture Capital Funds Over Closed Ones appeared first on Financial Samurai.
China's DeepSeek has shaken up the AI world with the release of an open-source AI model that reportedly outperformed OpenAI's in several benchmarks. Even more startling is the company’s claim that its AI technology was developed for only $5.6 million. This figure has raised eyebrows, especially as companies like OpenAI and Anthropic have spent hundreds […] The post Deep Panic Thanks To DeepSeek’s Fast, Open-Source AI Model appeared first on Financial Samurai.
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