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In 2020, during the heart of the COVID pandemic, I remember listening to a FIRE-focused podcast hosted by two people who claimed to be financially independent and retired early. Even though it’s been over 16 years since I first started writing about FIRE, the topic still fascinates me. The journey toward financial independence is full […]
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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
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As the economy goes down the tubes thanks to a Fed-induced recession, anger against anybody who is perceived to have more wealth or success will go up. As a result, it’s important to practice Stealth Wealth to stay safe and happy. I know anger has increased since the bear market began because I run a
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So you want to write a book but aren’t sure if it’s worth your time. As a published author of both an ebook and a traditional hardcover book, let me share with you the pros and cons of being an author. Given the success of my Wall Street Journal bestseller, Buy This, Not That, I’ve
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Sometimes you take a leap of faith and your dreams don’t come true. That’s OK because at least you won’t regret never trying! In this article, taking a leap of faith means trying your hand at entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship means leaving the comfort of a steady paycheck and benefits to make money from an idea. Entrepreneurship
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One of the main reasons why I wrote Buy This, Not That was to help readers feel less regret by making wiser choices. Regret is one of the worst feelings, especially if it is a type of regret that could have been prevented through knowledge. The easiest way to stop saying, “If I knew then
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Here in the San Francisco tech startup scene, we have a term called “the trough of sorrow.” The trough of sorrow refers to the sadness that comes after a setback or a big win. After a setback, you’re tasked with finding product-market fit to survive given your company has a limited runway of cash. You
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The reason why the terms “starving artist” or “starving writer” exist is because they are true. It is very difficult to make money in the arts. However, if you want to be a professional writer and not starve, let me provide you with some insights. For background, I’ve written over 2,500 articles on Financial Samurai
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Contrary to old-school beliefs, you can totally build a successful business without a college degree. These three entrepreneurs are proof.Contrary to old-school beliefs, you can totally build a successful business without a college degree. These three entrepreneurs are proof. The post Starting a business without a degree: 3 proven success stories appeared first on Money
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While working in finance, I fantasized about travel blogging. I saw a bunch of people write about all the new places they visited. They chronicled the food they ate and the activities they did while making money online. Given their niche was travel, they could also deduct their travel expenses from their online income. It
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After two years of writing and editing during the pandemic, my book, Buy This, Not That: How To Spend Your Way To Wealth And Freedom is done! It comes out on June 28, 2022, in stores everywhere. After spending a combined 30+ years working in finance, studying finance, and writing about finance, I firmly believe
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For many women around the world, we’ve experienced so much trial and error as it relates to finances. The transitions in life begin in our adolescent years which develop our ideals about money. As we mature, we quickly realize that our wants and needs naturally change over time, directly impacting our money goals. There’s no
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