Update 6/15/202: I’m assuming Bo got his earn out and is a very rich man now since I published this post on 3/18/2015. I’m pleased to share an interview I did with Bo Lu, the CEO of FutureAdvisor. FutureAdvisor is an algorithmic money manager with sophisticated tools to help clients manage their money. Over 300,000 […]
The following is a guest post by Neal, a financial advisor, on what to know before hiring a financial adviser. During strong markets, anyone can make money. And during weak markets, everyone tends to have losses. For the most part, all ships rise and fall with the tide, financial adviser or not. So what’s the
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The following is a guest post by Dominic. He shares his story about escaping the life of trouble and poverty towards one day reaching financial independence. He shares his journey from welfare to well-off. Reading different perspectives is what makes the Financial Samurai community so awesome. – Sam They say the best time to plant
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Are you wondering what’s life like as a financial advisor? You’re in luck as the following guest post from Ben comes on the heels of “Should Your Financial Advisor Be Richer Or Smarter Than You?” where I discuss the plight of the less experienced wanting to break into a notoriously difficult industry with a high
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This post shares some career advice for women from female CEOs. Women are underrepresented in leadership positions. Therefore, I think it’s great to support more women in climbing up the corporate ranks. You might be surprised to know that Financial Samurai’s CEO is a woman. My wife! She’s been the CEO since I started this
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As a parent, there’s nothing more rewarding than helping your kids. They’re born into this world completely helpless and need you to grow and thrive. It’s a parent’s duty to help, love, and support. But, what about helping distant relatives, friends, or even complete strangers? Do you feel it’s our duty to help if we
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Gen Y Millennials are a curious bunch. They are now in their prime family formation and home buying age. However, back in 2014, when I first wrote this post, I began to wonder whether Gen Y Millennials were screwing themselves on purpose. Let me explain. The Plight Of Gen Y Millennials A 25 year old
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Free Uber rides are great. Let me show you how to get free Uber rides in this post. For the past several years, I’ve seen Uber grow from a scrappy startup to an enormous success based right here in San Francisco. In the Fall of 2013, the company was “only” valued at $3.5 billion. As
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Tenacity and faith are so important for getting ahead. With tenacity and faith, you will feel more emboldened to overcome any obstacle. The optimist will end up richer and happier than the pessimist. This I know for sure. I’m not sure if it’s by coincidence or because I’m spending more time listening, but I’ve noticed
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The following post is from Holly of Club Thrifty on why women earn less than men. Experts use the term “gender wage gap” to describe the ongoing disparity between men and women’s average annual earnings. According to recent government data, women earned just 80.9 percent of what men brought home in 2012. That’s certainly disappointing,
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