The middle class is the best class in the world. It is the largest class, which means it’s the most important class. Politicians pander to us by saying nice things and giving us all sorts of random benefits, like the child tax credit or stimulus checks if you make a middle-class income. But once you
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The government has shut down again, this time mostly over healthcare subsidies. We’ve seen shutdowns before, and we’ll see more in the future. As frustrating as they are, shutdowns remind us that uncertainty is the only constant. Instead of just surviving, I want to show you how to thrive during and after one. Out of
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With Donald Trump set to become the 47th President of the United States, it’s natural to wonder what this new administration could mean for your finances. For most people under 30, a change in leadership might not significantly impact financial planning. In your 20s, you’re often not earning enough or rich enough for a president’s
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I remember being a broke college student during my senior year at The College of William & Mary. A group of us gathered at the Spanish House, the language immersion dorm where we lived, to brainstorm easy ways to make money. None of us had job offers yet, and we were anxious to prove to
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Not raising the debt ceiling could cause another sell-off in the stock market. If so, history has shown it is worth buying the dip as politicians eventually agree to raise the debt ceiling limit and curb some spending. However, have you ever wondered why the government doesn’t spend more responsibly? After all, we individuals are
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Bear markets and bank runs aren’t good for most people. But let’s try to look at the upside if the Fed destroys the middle class, shall we? Thinking in extremes provides clarity to help make better decisions. To set the stage, we know at least these three things: The last time the Fed Funds rate
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Let’s say you’ve got a solid amount of cash to put to work – $250,000 in this case. With still-high interest rates, stretched stock valuations, trade wars pushing up the cost of goods, and higher oil prices due to the Iran war, investing has become trickier. At the same time, stock market valuations have come
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You might be wondering why rich central bankers remain unrelenting in their desire to raise interest rates. After all, there are plenty of signs individual components of inflation are rolling over. Given each interest rate hike takes at least six months to have an affect on slowing the economy, the Federal Reserve could easily over
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Have you ever wondered what the ideal income is to live a comfortable life before retirement and after retirement? Well, look no further than the student loan forgiveness income threshold of $125,000 per individual and $250,000 per married couple. On August 24, 2022, then President Biden unveiled a plan to cancel up to $10,000 tax-free
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The more money you have, the more you can do what you want. The more power you have, the more you can do what you want as well. Perhaps ideally, you have so much money and power that you’re able to consistently be above the law. Here at Financial Samurai, we’re able to help readers
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