My Wife Took The Kids And Left Me – Thoughts Appreciated
Since 2009, I’ve been writing about all the ups and downs of my financial independence journey, the good and the bad. What I can...
How To Improve Your Home’s View With Foresight and Patience
In a previous post, I debated whether it’s better to buy a home with a bigger lot or an amazing view. One key point was that unlike...
How Panic Lost Me Money In A Non-Investment Way
We all know that panicking is one of the ways investors lose money. Panic selling during the 2008–2009 global financial crisis may have...
It Is Easier To Make Millions On A Home Than In Stocks
Since I started Financial Samurai in 2009, I have been on a mission to help readers achieve financial freedom sooner rather than later. And...
Finding Purpose After Retirement Is Easier Than You Think
One of the biggest fears workers have about retirement is losing their sense of purpose. That fear is not unfounded. It is one of the...
Stay Humble After a Large Investment Win: Scrub A Toilet
The Fundrise venture capital product, VCX, listed on the NYSE on Thursday, March 19, 2026, to remarkable success. It had a NAV of about $19...
I Fired Myself As Money Manager And It Feels Great
At the end of 2024, a relative asked me for financial help. She was planning to leave her expensive money management firm at Goldman Sachs...
A Crashing Stock Market Is Great For Our Children’s Future
One of the biggest conundrums parents face is managing their own emotions when a stock market, real estate market, or any other risk asset...
Having Position Is Only Valuable If You Use It Wisely
In poker, having position means you act last. And acting last is one of the most powerful advantages in the game. You can raise with...
How to Survive Higher Oil Prices After The Bombing Of Iran
Due to the U.S. and Israel’s bombing of Iran, oil prices temporarily shot up to $120 per barrel (WTI crude). If the Strait of Hormuz...