As an MBA holder from UC Berkeley, I should be very pro-business school. But after seeing the latest tuition figures compiled by US News & World Report, I cannot in good conscience recommend getting an MBA full-time today if you are paying full price. Only if you are already rich, screwed up massively in college, […]
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The majority of us are middle class, defined as neither rich nor poor. Seriously, that’s the official definition of middle class, because depending on who you talk to and where they live, you’ll get different answers. A $50,000 household income for a family of four is absolutely middle class in Des Moines, Iowa. However, in
What’s A Middle-Class Income? Bet You Don’t Know! Read More »
Due to popular demand, I’ve launched the Financial Samurai Forum where the community can come and share their thoughts in four main categories: Financial Independence Real Estate Investing General Investing Career Growth & Exit Strategies Financial Samurai has been up since 2009 and I’m proud to say we’ve got some of the most interactive and
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After 20 years of real estate investing experience, let me show you how to convince someone to buy your property when they really shouldn’t. When it comes to getting the most out of your real estate transaction, learning how to negotiate well is key. The housing market has been weak given higher mortgage rates and
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Are you miserable at work? If so, you’re probably wondering when is the right time to quit your job and do something new. The pandemic has encourage more people to quit their jobs and do something they really want to do with their one and only lives. I always imagine a baby panda dies in
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This is my 3Q2018 review. Out of the 25+ financial accounts I track online, there are only two accounts that I really care about at the moment: 1) My after-tax investment account I created in 3Q2017 after I sold my SF rental house. 2) My real estate crowdfunding portfolio that has mostly investments outside of
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Over the years, many readers have asked, “What does it take to become a Financial Samurai? Do you have a set of core principles to follow?” I resisted putting anything formal together because to do so felt a little bit arrogant and presumptuous. But after 15 years of running Financial Samurai and having over 1,000
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Affirmative action based on income instead of race might be something for all of us to consider. There are poor White and Asian people in America as well. In the fight for racial justice, we should consider all races. Why Affirmative Action Matters Jamestown, Virginia was the first permanent English settlement established in 1607. Their
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There will likely come a day in your career when you start to wonder if it’s time to move on from your job to something new. In this day and age, the average person stays at their job for three years. For example, at some point or another, you could be passed over for a
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According to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances, the average US household net worth is a whopping $692,100! And that’s based on data from 2016, when the stock market and real estate markets were much lower. Therefore, the average household net worth in America in 2022 is likely at least 20% higher, or close
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