Retirement

The Ideal Split Between Passive Income And Active Income For A Better Life

Active income is much more enjoyable than passive income due to the positive feeling of purpose. We want to know our actions make a difference no matter how small the scale. But what is the ideal split between passive income and active income? Finding the right balance leads to a better life. For those of […]

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The Top 5 Cities In America To Get Rich And Enjoy Life!

Given day job income is the number one source of income for the majority of the population, it behooves us all to go where there’s robust employment. Let’s look at the top 5 cities in America to get rich and enjoy life! After reading one too many “best places to live, retire, work” articles that

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Top Financial Resolutions For The New Year

How many of you achieved last year’s resolutions? How many of you still remember what last years resolutions were? If you don’t write down your goals, you’re more than likely to forget. Here’s a quick recap of my official five resolutions: 1) Live Free. Although leaving Corporate America in 2012 allowed me to travel freely, I

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Filling The Void In Early Retirement With Part-Time Work

There is a void in early retirement you might experience. This void in early retirement needs to be filled if you want to feel happy and productive. Over the past one and a half years since leaving Corporate America in 2012, I’ve done some deep thinking about early retirement through posts such as: When you’re

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What’s In Your Big Juicy Wallet? – Sponsored Video

Everybody has heard of Capital One’s catchy slogan, “What’s In Your Wallet?” so I decided to have a look for myself and hopefully do some comparison with all of you. Capital One was kind enough to sponsor this post. I hate thick wallets because they are uncomfortable to sit on. If I could have a copy

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Making The Most Of Company Off-Sites: More Productivity, Less Boondoggling!

Company off-sites are important to boost business and morale. Ever year, Financial Samurai goes on a company off-site to plan fo the following year. The sun now sets at 5pm and it only gets to a high of ~64 degrees nowadays in San Francisco. Despite the cold, winter is one of the best seasons in

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Should Your Financial Adviser Be Smarter And Wealthier Than You?

A financial adviser should help manage your money properly and make you richer over time. The question I wonder is: Should your financial adviser be smarter and wealthier than you? If someone can’t count to 10 or still possesses a negative net worth after 20 years of work experience, it’s probably not the best idea

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