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Finance
The Futility Of Chasing A Hot IPO And What To Do Instead
When I worked at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, we would occasionally bring a hot IPO deal to market. During…
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How To Use The Tax-Free Home Sale Exclusion Every Two Years To Save
In Spring 2025, I sold one of my properties and successfully excluded $500,000 in capital gains, tax-free, thanks to the…
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The Shocking Power Of Getting A Different Perspective
Since starting Financial Samurai in 2009, I’ve encouraged folks to keep an open mind and embrace as many different perspectives…
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You Should Love The 529 Plan More After OBBBA Passed
As soon as both my children were born in 2017 and 2019, I superfunded their 529 plans equal to the…
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How Cultural Differences Can Hurt Your Chances In The Workplace
When I lived overseas, one of the most celebrated aspects of my international schools was cultural diversity. At the International…
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The Cost To Remodel A Rundown Two-Bedroom In-Law Unit
After remodeling a fixer I bought in 2019 between 2019–2022, I swore I would never take on another remodeling project…
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The Healing Power of Returning to Your Childhood Home
One of the main reasons I refused to spend a small fortune renting a vacation property in Honolulu was because…
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Stagflation Is Worse Than A Recession: Here
Stagflation is a rare and challenging economic condition where slow or stagnant growth, high unemployment, and persistent inflation occur simultaneously.…
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Various Things Children Can Do To Earn Money For A Business
One of my goals is to put my kids to work so they can earn money, contribute to a Roth…
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Helping Others While Making Millions On YouTube And TikTok
Back in 2019, I remember being surprised at a survey by toy maker Lego that asked young adults what they…
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