Income And Net Worth Required To Afford A $10 Million Home
To celebrate the launch of my new book, Millionaire Milestones: Simple Steps To Seven Figures, on May 6, 2025, I thought it’d be fun to explore various millionaire topics leading up to the release. For most millionaires, owning the nicest house they can afford is a top priority. Given that many of us are still […]
Is This the Best Retirement Planning Tool?
Wondering if Boldin is the right tool to help you plan for retirement? This Boldin Review will break down everything you need to know. Financial planning can feel confusing and even scary. That’s why I was excited to try out Boldin (formerly known as NewRetirement). If you’re someone who wants to know if you’re on… […]
New Book! Millionaire Milestones: Simple Steps To Seven Figures
Get excited! After over two years of writing and editing, I’m thrilled to finally share my upcoming new book with you: Millionaire Milestones: Simple Steps To Seven Figures! If you’ve enjoyed my writing on Financial Samurai over the past 16 years, you’re going to love this book out on May 6, 2025. With over 30 […]
10 Best Places To Sell Used Outdoor Gear
Do you want to know the best places to sell used outdoor gear? Selling used outdoor gear to make extra money is popular for many reasons. People want to upgrade their gear, declutter their houses, don’t exactly like what they bought and find something better, or want to give their gear a second home instead… […]
How To Easily Determine The Right Amount Of Stock Exposure
Only when the stock market goes down do people start to wonder whether they have too much exposure to stocks (equities). Questions arise: Should I cut back? Should I buy the dip? What’s the appropriate allocation to stocks right now? While the answer depends on many variables—your risk tolerance, age, net worth, current asset allocation, and […]
A Good Reminder That Lenders Are Always Quick to Raise Mortgage Rates
I keep hearing that lower mortgage rates are the silver lining of a global trade war. That despite the stock market fallout and possibly much higher prices due to tariffs, mortgage rates are at least lower. But how much lower are they really? And at what cost? And is anyone actually biting, other than recent […]
How To Make $2,000+ a Month Running Facebook Ads For Local Businesses
Want to learn how to make extra money each month running Facebook ads for small businesses – even if you have no marketing experience? Today, I’m sharing an interview with my friend Bobby Hoyt. Bobby is the co-founder of Laptop Empires and founder and CEO of Stellar Brands. He started running Facebook ads after quitting… […]
The Early Retiree’s Guide to Funding Retirement Accounts
When it comes to saving for retirement, knowing which account to fund first is like knowing which steps to take when climbing a mountain. You want to reach the summit with enough oxygen (money) and energy (tax efficiency) to enjoy the view. For those aiming to retire early, funding retirement accounts in the right order […]