Here’s the best financial advice I’ve ever heard from a comedian. One of the best things about living in a big city is the diversity of people. Minorities are actually a 51% majority, leading to an abundance of food, culture, and festivities. Most importantly, a diverse community teaches us acceptance and understanding of each other. […]
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It’s been just over a month since the Samurai Alexa Ranking Challenge was announced, and I’m pleased to report we’ve made tremendous progress! With 35+ members strong, we are actively helping each other achieve our respective goals. I’d like to use this opportunity to recognize several Yakezie members for their achievements and initiatives in helping the
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The following is the second and last part of my interview with Charles Farrell, the author of “Your Money Ratios“. Charles Farrell discuss the much maligned 401k, whether Social Security will survive, and crowd favorite, how raising personal income tax levels further will ruin America! The 401K AND ALL ITS GLORY Question: Why do you
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As I wrote in my review of “Your Money Ratios”, Charles’ book sings to me. Charles has the ability to simplify complicated financial topics for the average reader to understand. His book is seriously one of the best books I’ve read on personal finance in a long while. One of the keys to progress is
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Tax refunds are good for most people. The simple reason is that left to our own devices, people don’t save or invest their tax refunds. People tend to go the easiest route and spend. The average tax refund is $2,950 a year as of 2020. Meanwhile, 74% of Americans get a tax refund. I’ll consider
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So far over $7 million has been raised to help Haiti by just texting the word “HAITI” to 90999. You’ll get a confirm receipt from your mobile carrier once sent. Please consider donating! This week on Financial Samurai, we’ll share our thoughts on the latest government rhetoric, highlight a guest post by Flexo, introduce a new
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As one can guess, higher paying jobs leads to higher costs of living. In fact, more than half of the 20 cities surveyed by the US Census Bureau are based in California. Let’s look at where Americans pay the most to live and why. How is it that California is so dominant in the expensive costs
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Get Financially Naked is a fun, quick read on the importance of talking about your finances with your significant other. There are some great insights on how to talk about the most important aspects of money. The more you share, the better your future is bound to be. Author Bios: Manisha Thakor and Sharon Kedar
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There was once a time I felt very sad every time an ambulance zoomed by with sirens blazing. I knew someone was suffering, and sorrow would fill my heart not only for the injured, but also for the person’s family and friends. Nothing is permanent, and the ambulance reminds me of this fact every time
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The S&P 500 is at close to record highs in 2015. And, the bull market is more than five years in the making. Today we are launching The Samurai Fund to prove a theory. Details below. The tipping point in your 401K, where performance starts outweighing a maximum $19,500 annual contribution is roughly $200,000. Once
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