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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The First Million Might Be The Easiest: How To Become A Millionaire By Age 30

Want to learn how to become a millionaire by 30? Here’s my story on how I reached a million dollar net worth before 30. It involved a lot of luck, a lot of effort, and a lot of risk. I believe all Financial Samurai readers will eventually become millionaires due to disciplined saving and savvy

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Calculating Your Net Worth According To Wealth Managers And Socialists

Your net worth can be calculated in many different ways. Let’s explore how your net worth is calculated according to wealth managers and socialists. After all, with Joe Biden as President, there’s more hyperbole talk about socialism coming back to America. One of the common beliefs I’d like to overturn is the idea that one shouldn’t count their primary residence as

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Should I Buy Bonds To Build Wealth? Wealthy People Don’t

Are you wondering whether to buy bonds to build wealth? Well, wealthier people in America do not follow the conventional asset allocation model of buying bonds, i.e. age equals your bond percentage allocation or a 60/40 equities/fixed income split. Nor do they follow my stock allocation by bond yield either. How do I know this?

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Historical 401(k) Contribution Limits: Employer Profit Sharing Is Significant

Knowing the historical 401k contribution limits is important for understanding how much you can really save in your 401k each year. When most of us think about how much we can contribute to our 401(k), we only think about how much we can contribute as an employee. Instead, think also about how much an employer

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How Does An Umbrella Policy Work And How Much Does It Cost?

We’ve talked about all the different types of auto insurance. I’d like to now talk about whether you should get an umbrella policy. An umbrella policy is also known as a personal liability insurance (PLU). This article will specifically describe how does an umbrella policy work and how much does it cost. When you’ve spent

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