With good intention, I proposed one way to help level the playing field through a Wealth Identification Program run by our all-powerful government. By identifying wealthy people who got wealthy through 100% luck (born into wealth), we could empower decision makers to make more informed choices when deciding between equally qualified candidates. Whether a decision maker chooses […]
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Note: All proceeds after expenses goes to a charity focused on keeping kids off the streets and in the classrooms. Thanks for your support! After six years of writing over 1,000 personal finance articles, I’ve compiled 35 of the best Financial Samurai articles into one eBook to help you achieve financial independence sooner, rather than
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The world is unfair. We should do our best to help level the financial playing field so other people can experience financial security as well. There’s no greater feeling than helping people solve financial problems. I’ve always been someone to find solutions, rather than complain or pontificate why such and such is the way things
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“Fake it ’til you make it” is a common saying people with little-to-no experience believe in. “Fake it ’til you make it” is a pretty dangerous way of going about things that matter. I remember when Milli Vanilli got busted for lip synching. I was so sad. They made their millions, garnered tremendous fame, and
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There is always a privilege of giving back once you’ve established yourself or feel like you have enough wealth to comfortably survive. If there’s one thing the Yakezie Network stands for, it’s hopefully the culture of giving back to the community. To be able to give back is a privilege that shouldn’t be taken lightly.
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The Yakezie Writing Contest was my way of giving back to people in need back in 2011. One of my favorite business school classes focused on Emerging Market Economies. We read C.K. Prahalad’s book called, “Fortune At The Bottom Of The Pyramid“. It described how entrepreneurs were finding cost effective ways to serve the poorest
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Nature vs. nurture is an ancient debate about determining a child’s future success. Success is often defined in terms of money, career, and status. Personally, I think there is an unhealthy desire for prestige and money that is ruining many people’s lives. I think it’s much better to get rich and then get off the
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What’s so bad about those who just want to regular people and have some fun? Perhaps they are too lazy and afraid to dream bigger. So I often I come across people with a no-can-do mindset. If you want to grow your wealth, invest, and retire a millionaire, you want more than regular people. Most
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The following is a guest post by a regular reader who is a 30 year old woman. She is thinking about kids and growing old. Here are her musings. So often we let society overly influence how we feel and act. I could go on for hours about topics like body image, nutrition, and politics
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Learn how to become a Certified Financial Planner thanks to Paul Williams from Provident Planning. He’s a fee-only financial planner in Lancaster County, PA, and regularly writes about personal finance from a Christian perspective. If you want to become a CFP®, he’d be happy to talk with you. I was excited when Sam invited me
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