How The Rich Get Richer: Strategies For Competing In A Rigged Game

Let’s look at how the rich get richer. When they have the most amount of assets during a bull market, they will make a larger absolute amount. Over time, they will pull away from the masses who don’t have as much investments, and exacerbate the wealth inequality we see in this world. As a result, […]

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Three White Tenants, One Asian Landlord: A Story About Opportunity

All any of us want is an opportunity to try and succeed. We don’t want handouts. Being a diversity hire to most of us is considered insulting. We just want the opportunity to try. Unfortunately, opportunities don’t come evenly. Here’s a story about opportunity, or lack thereof for this Asian landlord. I realized the other

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Different Investment Strategies For Different Life Stages

A number of people have asked me to share some different investment strategies for different life stages. For background, I’ve been investing since 1996, worked in equities at two major investment banks for 13 years, started the modern-day FIRE movement in 2009 with the launch of Financial Samurai, and manage a multiple eight-figure investment portfolio.

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How To Convince Your Spouse To Work Longer So You Can Retire Earlier

Want to retire earlier? Don’t want to both retire early and live the dream life? Then learn how to convince your spouse or partner to work longer! This way, you can kick back and live the early retirement dream lifestyle! One can either work hard for their wealth, inherit their wealth, or marry into wealth.

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A Way To Invest In The Stock Markets At Record Highs Without Getting Your Face Ripped Off

When stock markets are at record highs, you need to be careful. The last thing you want to do is invest and lose a lot of money. When valuations are high, stocks are priced for perfection. And when stocks unwind, they unwind hard as the stampede tries to get out. There’s only one thing worse

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The Percentage Of People With No Wealth Outside Their Home Is Sad

The percentage of people with no wealth outside their home is sad. Homeownership is a great way to build worth for the average person. Rising rents and home prices over time can make the average homeowner much wealthier. However, it is also important to diversify into other investments. I recently stumbled across a fascinating chart

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The Best Time To Start A Business Is During A Downturn

The best time to start a business is during a downturn. During a downturn, there is less competition, more creativity, and more hungry people looking to start something new. You can hire quality cheaper easier and for cheaper during a downturn, which is more than half the battle. The post, Lessons Learned Since The Financial

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