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What Is Considered Mass Affluent Based Off Income, Net Worth, And Investable Assets

Mass affluent is sometimes used interchangeably to describe the middle class. However, that’s not quite right because being mass affluent is wealthier than the middle class. Mass affluent edges closer to describing the upper middle class, those with above-average incomes and above-average net worths. That said, the middle class is the best social class in […]

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Income Profiles Of Financially Free People: FIRE Movement Followers

There’s nothing better than being financially free. Let’s look at some income profiles of FIRE movement followers. I’ve been writing about FIRE since 2009 and it’s always fascinating to see how other people are living. In “Are You Too Proud To Be Rich?” my goal was to challenge people’s beliefs that going to college, and getting

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Housing Expense Guideline For Financial Independence

If you want to achieve financial independence, you need to get your housing expenses under control. This article will provide a housing expense guideline to help you achieve financial freedom sooner, rather than later. Financial Samurai began in 2009 and is one of the top independently-owned personal finance sites today with over 1 million visitors

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How To Stay Disciplined With Your Investments In Volatile Markets

Market volatility can be an opportune time to make money, but it’s also incredibly stressful. It’s no wonder that many retail investors “run for the exits” when stock prices drop, but that’s quite the opposite behavior most people take when any other type of asset goes down. Instead of panicking when there are violent swings

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