If you read about the 1031 exchange, you’ll immediately think it’s the greatest thing on earth for real estate investors. What’s not to like about paying zero capital gains tax after the sale of a property? However, this article will discuss the various reasons not to do a 1031 exchange to save on taxes. The […]
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Your net worth composition will likely change the wealthier you get. The wealthier you get, the generally more conservative your net worth allocation. However, wealthier people also have more of their net worth in business equity as you’ll see below. For example, my net worth composition in my 40s looks nothing like it did when
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The maximum amount of earnings subject to the 6.2% Social Security payroll tax climbed to a record $176,100 in 2025, up from $132,900 in 2019 for reference. As a result, your goal should be to increase your investment income so you can earn more tax efficiently. In other words, those lucky enough to have jobs
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Since 2009, both the S&P 500 and the US aggregate bond market have performed well. This article will look at the best asset allocation of stocks and bonds by age in detail. The best asset allocation is subjective in that it depends on your financial goals, risk tolerance, and existing financial health. I used to
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Social Security is America’s national pension system. The income limit for maximum social security tax goes up every year. This is because Social Security is underfunded by roughly 25% as of 2022. The 2023 income limit for maximum Social Security tax rose 9% to $160,200. For those of you who believe the government is efficient
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Phew! We made it! What a year 2020 has been. I’m absolutely exhausted from taking care of my two young kids, experiencing so much uncertainty, and writing so much. Unfortunately, the first half of 2021 likely won’t be much different. Many cities and counties will still be under shelter-in-place. Most of us still won’t get
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Getting a personal loan at a low interest rate is a good idea given how low personal loan interest rates are compared to credit card interest rates. I’ve worked in finance since 1999 and Financial Samurai has been around since 2009. You’ve come to the right place to learn how to get a personal loan
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Have you ever wondered how the rich invest? Well, look no further than seeing how the ~$41 billion Yale endowment fund invests its money. Endowments invest like many of the world’s wealthiest people and retirees. Both want income to fund their operations or lifestyles indefinitely. Both want to outperform their peers. And ultimately, both want consistently strong absolute
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Right before negotiating my severance in 2012, I wondered whether I should get a Ph.D. After 13 years in the private sector, I thought it would be nice to switch things up. Besides, if I got my Ph.D., I could demand people call me doctor, just like how our incoming First Lady demands to be
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Opening a Roth IRA for your kids is a must once they start generating earned income. Not only will opening a Roth IRA help build wealth for your kids, if you have a business, it will also help you save on taxes. If you start contributing to your kid’s Roth IRA young enough, there’s a
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