Financial Samurai

Behind The Headlines: My Experience Working With The New York Times

On August 7, 2023, I received an email from Amy X. Wang, the assistant editor…

Navigating Retirement: Dynamic Safe Withdrawal Rates In Action

One of my ongoing challenges as a writer is explaining financial concepts in an easy-to-understand…

Why Earning Less Passive Income Has Changed My Life For The Better

In October 2023, my passive income took a significant $150,000 hit, representing a decrease of…

Analyzing Home Price Dynamics: A Guide To Smarter Purchases

Understanding how home prices fluctuate over time is one of the most intriguing insights gleaned…

Understanding Why People Get Into Property Bidding Wars

Well folks, as anticipated, bidding wars are back with a vengeance, at least here in…

Investing In International Stocks Is Unnecessary, Here’s Why

Despite my extensive experience of 13 years working in international equities, living abroad for the…

Investing In Private AI Companies Without Connections Or Big Money

I recently caught up with Ben Miller, CEO of Fundrise in person, about the Innovation…

Embrace Rejection! How Getting Denied Saves Us Over $50,000

My life has been filled with rejections, and I've finally come to embrace rejection as…

Cheapest To Most Expensive Car Brands To Maintain Long Term

Amidst a recent whirlwind of car maintenance expenses with my trusty nine-year-old Range Rover Sport,…

Giving A Gift Card Is The Best Way To Help Frugal People Spend

Since middle school, I've embraced frugality, largely influenced by my parents' thrifty habits. They drove…