How Parents Can Fill The Void Once Kids Go To School Full-Time
When my kids were born, I made a promise to be a stay-at-home father for the first five years of each of their lives. Mission...
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...
Inside Look At How HR Lays An Employee Off: Severance Insights
In a compelling TikTok video, Brittany Pietsch chronicles her own experience of being laid off at Cloudflare, a publicly-traded tech company. The call involves an...
Rent Out, Sell, Or Create A Wellness Center Out Of An Old Home
At the end of 2023, feeling burnt out and in need of a peaceful environment to work on my book, I opted for a wellness...
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...
How Being Frugal Can Be Terrible For Your Health And Happiness
While I consider myself frugal, there are instances where saving money isn't worth the additional time investment. Let me share a story illustrating how excessive...
Thoughts On Plagiarism As A Thief, Blogger, And Author
On Jan 2, 2024, Claudine Gay resigned as the president of Harvard University amid public outcry over her failure to support the safety of Jews...
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...
How Couples Can Adopt The Same Financial Goals And Win
In 2024, I am transitioning from a spender to a saver mindset. I am returning to frugal habits reminiscent of my lifestyle in the first...
2024 Financial Samurai Goals: One Last Year Of Intense Focus
Happy new year everyone! For 2024, my theme of the year is, “One last year of intense focus.” This marks my 15th year running Financial...