I first wrote this post on October 28, 2009 when I was just getting started with Financial Samurai. Nobody gave me the time of day and it was a rough slog! I’ve since updated the post 15 years later and continue to believe it’s incredibly important to seek rejection if you want to grow. Unless […]
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I have some exciting news to share. We’re hosting a $1000 giveaway to a lucky reader who is seeking an MBA. (note: this giveaway is now closed) “It’s not whether you have your MBA, it’s where it came from,” writes John Micklethwait, Editor-In-Chief of The Economist. I’m sure on at least two levels, he’s upsetting
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It’s crazy how fast time flies. I originally wrote this post in October 2009. It features an intriguing Did You Know video down below about predictions for the future. Fast forward to today and it’s funny how we’re already in the future that the video talks about. And a lot of the predictions came true.
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I recently read a post on GRS on how to make “6 Figures in 7 years.” By the time I got to his post, there were already 95 comments with a very negative undertone. I was surprised how many angry people were lashing out. Why can’t folks be civil even if they are trying to challenge
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Are you having one of those days? One of those days at work when you just want to walk out the door and shout, “I quit!” We’ve all had them. But how do you deal with a horrendous day at work without losing your cool? It’s especially hard when your day sucks because of how
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I’m pleased to bring you a guest post by faithful reader and commenter, Larry Ludwig (bio below). He writes a thought provoking piece about challenging the norm of becoming debt free. You’ll be smarter after reading this, guaranteed! Enjoy, and as always, feel free to debate away! Rgds, Financial Samurai You’ve heard the financial gurus
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Forbes came out with a fun article highlighting the 5 ingredients helpful for reaching billionaire status. Shockingly, 3 of the ingredients pertain to me, yet I’m far from big bucks wealthy. The only time I ever made a move towards Warren Buffet status was last November when he lost $9.6 billion on paper and I
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If everybody is rich, it’s OK. But if someone else is rich, it’s not OK. Let me explain. One of the points I write in “Party Like It’s 1999 – 10 Takeaways From This Recession” is that people have short memories. Back in the first quarter of 2009, there was massive populist outrage over Wall St.
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This post was originally published on October 15, 2009, during the global financial crisis. In the past 10 years we’ve come full circle and finally re—re–breached Dow 10,000 yesterday! Bust out the party hats and call up your favorite car dealer, because money is now raining from the sky! I fully admit that being defensive
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The worst seat on an airplane is still better than being stuck in the office. Don’t fret! For some reason, I generally get stuck in a middle seat close to the bathroom every time I go on a business trip. It’s probably because I leave so little time between take off and check-in that I
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