Are you part of the mass affluent class and wondering what type of car to buy? Look no further as Financial Samurai speaks directly to the mass affluent crowd. We previously described the mass affluent class by income, wealth, and investable assets. Mass affluent is essentially a subset of the middle class that’s well educated and […]
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Are you wondering whether to finally get an electric vehicle (EV)? As a Tesla shareholder since 2018, I’m happy to report that now is a great time to get an electric vehicle! There are more charging stations and the price of electronic vehicles has come way down, especially Tesla car prices. At last, the charging
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Are you wondering whether it is possible to use a credit card to buy a car? The good news is that you can! But not at every single auto dealership due to the credit card fees. The last five cars I’ve owned have all been purchased by cashier’s checks. I loathe going into debt on
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Your car says a lot about your investing style and money making acumen. The nicer your car, perhaps the more aggressive you are as an investor. Quick: what was the fastest production car that General Motors made in 1987? The Corvette? A common answer – but the performance champion was the lesser known Buick GNX,
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Are you looking for a car buying guideline? Do you think my 1/10th rule is too harsh? If so, do not fret! Let me also introduce to you the net worth rule for car buying guideline to follow. The net worth rule for car buying is generally reserved for wealthier people or retired people with
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The car sharing economy is now everywhere. I originally published this post in 2013 and am now updating it in 2021. It hit me the other day that I’ve been sitting on a goldmine of wealth and knowledge living here in San Francisco, the startup capital of the world. As a 12 year resident of
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Supporting our veterans is something I deeply care about. My grandfather served in World War II and my father served in Vietnam. My grandfather actually received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2021 for his service. I on the other hand, served in no wars, making me itch for ways to give back. I feel a
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Since I was a kid, my mother taught me that desire is the cause of suffering. Despite her teachings and the teachings of The Dhamapada, I could not root out the desire for nice things once I graduated from college. I bought multiple motorbikes, cars, expensive watches, vacation properties, and nice clothes in my 20’s.
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Are you thinking about a new or used car? One thing to note is that used car prices have surged higher during the pandemic and after. In fact, for 2026, the average new car price is about $50,000. This post will share the thought process behind buying used or new with my story. I tend
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When buying a car, don’t let your emotions get the best of you. If they do, you may end up paying way more for a car than you should. Don’t let ego get the best of you when buying a home. That would be even worse! The 6th grade was when I first laid eyes
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