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Embrace Living Paycheck-To-Paycheck To One Day Be Free

Living paycheck-to-paycheck is an unpleasant financial experience. Not only does it mean needing to spend everything you have to make ends meet, it may also create an ongoing feeling of.

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The Excitement Of Living In A Big City Is Worth The Cost

A common suggestion people have made to help me regain my financial independence is to move to a cheaper area of the country or the world to save money. I’ve.

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I’m Unwilling To Change The Rules Of FIRE To Win The Game

I’ve been documenting my journey in Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) since July 2009. I’m not aware of any other blogger who commenced their FIRE journey earlier, is still currently.

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Blew Up My Passive Income, No Longer Financially Independent

My family and I could have been set for life. Instead, due to my inability to beat back real estate FOMO, I blew up our passive income. And because our.

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An Extended Car Warranty Is Probably Not Worth The Cost

In December 2016, I purchased a 2015 Range Rover Sport with 10,800 miles. At the time, I had been driving a Honda Fit but sought a larger vehicle as my.

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Past The Real Estate Market Bottom With Brighter Days Ahead

In this episode, I interview Ben Miller, the CEO of Fundrise, discussing his revised perspective on the real estate market for 2024 and beyond. The year 2023 posed challenges for.

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Fewer Self-Made Millionaires Than You Think: A Problem?

Everyone aspires to be a self-made millionaire, but surprisingly, there are fewer self-made millionaires than commonly thought. Before finding out the answer, what percentage of millionaires do you think are.

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2023 Financial Samurai Year In Review: More Fails Than Wins

I’ve been writing year-in-review posts for over a decade now. It’s a rewarding way to document what went well and where I can improve. While 2023 brought more failures than.

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Top Ways To Spend Your Massive Stock Market Gains

With stocks again near record highs, it’s a good idea to find ways to spend some of your stock market gains. Owning stocks provides no utility or inherent joy (unless.

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How To Prepare For Upcoming Bidding Wars When Buying A Home

Anticipating future trends can lead to smart investments. Drawing from my 20 years of real estate investing experience, I expect bidding wars to resurge in the housing market in 2024.

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