During the bull market, I shared my belief the need for liquidity is overrated. After going through a bear market in 2022 and buying a new house with cash in 2023, I thought I’d revisit my thesis to see if it still stands. So far, I think it does, but I am a little more […]
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If you haven’t noticed, the media has begun to cover more of the hate crimes against the Asian American community. Many have wondered what took so long? And why it’s so hard to speak out against racism sometimes? It looks like at last, the Asian American community with the help of others is finally speaking
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Most people have a bank account where they securely receive, withdraw, and manage their cash. But is having just one banking relationship enough today when established banks are at risk to close down overnight? I don’t think so. After the collapse of SVB and Signature Bank, I decided to review our existing banking relationships and
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I finally understand why I haven’t been able to shake the niggling stress I’ve been feeling lately. Despite writing less, doing fewer business deals, and exercising more, I still feel this gnawing pressure because I’m responsible for investing my immediate family’s money. When you invest family money, family money always feels more important compared to
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Some Americans fear higher taxes so much they are willing to move. The capital gains tax rate might go up. The step-up basis might go away. And the top marginal income tax rate might go up too. Therefore, may I present the best life hack for Americans: taking advantage of Canada! I’m always looking for
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Are you interested in learning about the secret to perfect happiness? The answer is to make over $500,000 a year, a top one percent income. Earning $500,000 is the start of the top 1% income threshold in America. In an amazing Gallup poll highlighted by the Wall Street Journal, it says that 100% of those
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Have you ever wondered how Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) could be a socialist when she went to Boston University, one of the most expensive private universities in the world? It doesn’t seem consistent with her messaging about fighting for the middle-class and poor at all. Let’s explore who AOC is and whether she really is a
Taxes are most likely our largest ongoing liability. Therefore, we should understand the latest tax brackets for 2023. I go through this exercise every year to guide how I will spend my time, my most valuable asset. Based on a thorough understanding of the 2023 tax brackets, we can then logically come up with the
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As someone who wants to buy a new car this year, given my car is 10 years old, I’m having second thoughts. With the average new car price at almost $50,000, it seems like only the rich can buy new cars today! Think about it. If you follow my 1/10th rule for car buying, you
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Although it’s a bummer to hear about more layoffs as the economy slows, I also feel a lot of hope and excitement for those who have lost their jobs for two reasons. First, there is the benefit of getting a severance package. Imagine getting a severance package worth six months of salary and then finding
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