The great thing about personal finance is that it is just that – personal. We all have different lifestyles, income sources, spending habits, goals, and financial responsibilities. Thus, the amount we each need to reach financial independence is unique. What’s your financial independence number? If one can accumulate $3 million in cash, that should be […]
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I started playing poker about 4 years ago, and quickly got addicted to the game. The strategy involved, and the thrill of the bluff were fantastic elements that kept me coming back for more. Initially, we’d start off playing $20 buy-in tournaments. We then progressed to 25 cent/50 cent blinds and then to $1/$2 blinds.
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It’s kind of crazy that I first wrote this post on July 11, 2009. I was miserable at my job and the financial crisis caused me to lose 35% of my net worth in six months. The one thing I’m supremely aware of now that I’m a father is that time accelerates. We need to
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FINANCIAL SAMURAI – INTRODUCTION The Journeyman’s Goal To Financial Independence By 45 After 10 years in corporate America, I thought I had it made. A six figure job, a real estate portfolio, company stock, and a savings/emergency fund that would last me 3 years if I ever became unemployed. I did everything the personal finance
