In this episode, I speak to Chad Carson about his new book, The Small And Mighty Real Estate Investor . Chad played linebacker for Clemson University and decided to dive deep into real estate as a career. To buy the book, click here (BiggerPockets) or above and use the discount count SAMURAI to save 10%. It's an incredibly thorough book if you ever wanted to start building your real estate empire. You can also buy the book on Amazon if you missed the initial promotion on Biggerpockets in the lin...
Aug 24, 2023•47 min
I speak to Charlie Albright about his journey from being a pianist since three-and-a-half, to graduating Harvard and Juliard, to playing at some of the biggest venues in the world as a concert pianist. Please visit his website https://www.charliealbright.com to connect, learn, and book. I saw Charlie perform live and it was a magical experience. Charlie also was kind enough to record an amazing improvision of a lullaby I wrote called, Cutie Baby . You can hear my version and his piano version. h...
Aug 17, 2023•57 min
I speak to Peter Atwater, author of The Confidence Map about understanding the role of emotions in decision making. Peter is also an adjunct professor at William & Mary, where we both are alumni. By plotting our experiences across four boxes, we can gain powerful insight into our decision-making process: Stress Center = low control/low certainty Comfort Zone = high control/high certainty Launch Pad = high control/low certainty Passenger Seat= low control/high certainty Subscribe To Financial...
Aug 15, 2023•43 min
With the tragic fire that occurred in Lahaina, Maui, it's important to review your home insurance policy and understand what it does and does not cover. You also need to have contingency plans in case your house burns down. If you have not done so already, call your home insurance company to review your coverage details. You don't want to be caught underinsured in case the worst happens. Relevant FS post: What's In A Home Insurance Policy? Things You Need To Know Recommendations If you're lookin...
Aug 11, 2023•15 min
I talk to a long-time Financial Samurai reader, Anahad O'Connor from The Washington Post. Anahad worked at The New York Times for 20 years until moving over to The Washington Post in 2022 to cover health and wellness for its Well+Being segment . Related Posts: The Pandemic Was An Experience In Hedging Your Life Why Blogging Is The Best Business In The World Subscribe To Financial Samurai Join 60,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing. You can also get eve...
Aug 08, 2023•31 min
I catch up with my wife, Sydney, about her trip to Japan. This is the first time she has been away from both kids since our son was born. I also share some realizations about marriage, relationships, parenting, expectations, and self-belief. Related posts: When Life Gives You Trouble, Remember The Navy SEALS Term: Full Benefit The Secret To Your Success: 10+ Years Of Unwavering Commitment A Parent's Guide To Traveling With Kids When Is The Right Time To Travel Abroad With Kids? Subscribe To Fina...
Aug 03, 2023•31 min
I speak to Liz Tran about her new book, The Karma Of Success: Spiritual Strategies To Free Your Inner Genius , as well as her journey from a difficult household, to venture capital, to entrepreneur. We discuss some of the various problems startup founders and CEOs face, the attributes they have to make them a success, what success means, and the difficulties of having a career and raising a family in a big city like New York. You can find Liz Tran and Reset, her executive coaching business here ...
Jul 29, 2023•1 hr
I speak to Fundrise Co-Founder and CEO, Ben Miller, about his outlook for real estate, where he sees opportunity, and when to be careful regarding an impending recession. We go deep into subjects around inflation, mortgage rates, big picture trends, and investment opportunities on the credit side. One of the main reasons why I like Fundrise is due to Ben Miller's cautious nature about business and investments. As a steward of capital, I want the steward to look out for landmines everywhere. If y...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 8 min
I talk to my wife about her losing her passport only a couple of months before her trip to Japan and how she solved her problem with some ingenuity. We then talk about the awesomeness of gig work and how to change our attitude when bad things happen with the term Full Benefit. Related post: When In Trouble, Remember The Term FULL BENEFIT! 20 Best Side Hustle Ideas To Make Extra Money Spoiled Or Clueless? Try Working A Minimum Wage Job Subscribe To Financial Samurai Pick up a copy of How To Engin...
Jul 22, 2023•12 min
I speak to Dan Andrews, one of the OGs of the digital nomad movement. He started his site, The Tropical MBA ( https://tropicalmba.com ) in 2009 and has lived in Asian and Europe while running his business. Dan also runs The Tropical MBA podcast where he talks about running 7-figure lifestyle businesses. Subscribe To Financial Samurai Join 60,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing. You can also get every post I publish immediately in your inbox by signing ...
Jul 18, 2023•36 min
In this episode, I talk to Simone Stolzoff about his new book, The Good Enough Job . We talk about how to find more meaning and purpose through our jobs and how we can lead more balanced lives. We also discuss Simone's own background and how he plans to balance being a freelancer with living in an expensive city. Simone is a fellow Portfolio Penguin author. Subscribe To Financial Samurai Join 60,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing. You can also get eve...
Jul 11, 2023•41 min
My interview with Dr. John Durante from The College Admissions Process Podcast . John is also the Principal of Syosset High School in Long Island, New York. Alphabetical List of Episodes with Podcast link to the right of each school: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17smCKRwNBUuTRXZxxT4J3FJpfjie7TXeLreLBxrI-ZI/edit John's email for any follow up questions: collegeadmissionstalk@gmail.com Just in case, CLICK HERE for the link to his social media pages. Subscribe To Financial Samurai Join 60,000...
Jul 04, 2023•54 min
On June 29, 2023, in a 6-3 decision written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court held that the policies violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. Let's talk about the implications, whether affirmative action is fair, some potentially better affirmative action policies, and what parents can do to help their children succeed. Posts to read: An Asian-American's View On Affirmative Action In College Admissions The Joy Of Low Expectations: When Nobody Believes In You Connect Wit...
Jun 29, 2023•24 min
To invest in real estate. take a look at Fundrise , my favorite private real estate platform. Fundrise has funds that invest primarily in single-family and multi-family properties in the Sunbelt. Get custom mortgage rate quotes with Credible , where lenders compete for your business. For more nuanced personal finance content, join 60,000+ others and sign up for the free Financial Samurai newsletter . This way, you never miss a thing. Episode Overview In generally, paying off debt is a good thing...
Jun 27, 2023•19 min
I interview Jamie Fiore Higgins, author of Bully Market: My Story Of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs . The book is a page-turner, and truly one of the most entertaining books I've read since reading The DaVinci Code. You've got to pick it up! Learn how Jamie rose to the ranks of Managing Director and why she left millions behind four years after making MD. We also discuss raising a family in the NY Metropolitan area and life after corporate America. Subscribe To Financial Samurai Join 60,000...
Jun 20, 2023•58 min
My wife and I have a discussion about why we should upgrade homes or not. She's happy with where we are and doesn't want to move. I, on the other hand, see opportunity! Posts mentioned: 10 Warning Signs To Know Before Buying A Home The Risks Of Upgrading Homes Nobody Really Thinks About Early Retirement And Minimalism Go Together Perfectly Recommendations Join 60,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing. You can also get every post I publish immediately in ...
Jun 16, 2023•26 min
I speak with Andre Nader about big tech salaries, getting a job at a FAANG company like Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google, FIRE, navigating life in an expensive city with a child, the psychology of retiring early, and what's next after Facebook. Subscribe to Andre's FAANG FIRE newsletter here . He focuses on financial independence for tech workers. Keep in Touch With Financial Samurai Join 60,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing. You can also...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 9 min
A conversation with Harry Campbell, founder of TheRideshareGuy.com . Harry left his job at Boeing in his late 20s to focus on his site full-time. Today, Harry enjoys being a lifestyle entrepreneur and a father to two kids. For those of you itching to leave your day job to become an entrepreneur, you'll appreciate the insights on how Harry decided to take the leap of faith. Recommendations Join 60,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing. You can also get ev...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Car mileage is the main determinant of how often you'll have to spend fixing issues, even more so than the length of time you own the car. Here's a discussion on my blindspot on why I find Range Rovers to be more reliablity than perception. I've owned a Land Rover for 20 years now and wouldn't own one if they were chronically unreliable. We also discuss how my desire for cars have changed as I've aged. Relevant posts: The Best Way To Save On Car Maintenance The Biggest Benefit Of Driving A Cheap...
Jun 02, 2023•14 min
To invest in real estate. take a look at Fundrise , my favorite private real estate platform. Fundrise has funds that invest primarily in single-family and multi-family properties in the Sunbelt. For more nuanced personal finance content, join 60,000+ others and sign up for the free Financial Samurai newsletter . This way, you never miss a thing. Episode Overview After discussing our wins and our regrets during the pandemic , I realized I left out one of our biggest "wins": gut remodeling a home...
May 30, 2023•14 min
Join 60,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing. You can also get every post I publish immediately in your inbox by signing up here . If you enjoy this podcast, I'd appreciate a great review and a share with your friends! Support My Work To build generational wealth, pick up a copy of Buy This, Not That , my instant Wall Street Journal bestseller. The book helps you make more optimal investment decisions so you can live a better, more fulfilling life. To l...
May 23, 2023•14 min
Join 60,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing. You can also get every post I publish immediately in your inbox by signing up here . If you enjoy this podcast, I'd appreciate a great review and a share with your friends! Support My Work To build generational wealth, pick up a copy of Buy This, Not That , my instant Wall Street Journal bestseller. The book helps you make more optimal investment decisions so you can live a better, more fulfilling life. To l...
May 18, 2023•11 min
In this epsiode, I interview Steve Chou, founder of the blog My Wife Quit Her Job and author of The Family First Entrepreneur. If you're interested in hearing thoughts about building an e-commerce business, raising a family in an expensive location, and having more freedom, this episode is for you. Join 60,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing. You can also get all my posts via e-mail as soon as they come out by subscribing here . Finally, if you enjoy t...
May 16, 2023•55 min
If the pandemic taught us anything, it's that life is not guaranteed. If you have debt and/or dependents, get life insurance. You can receive custom competitive quotes through PolicyGenius . Once my wife locked down affordable 20-year term policies through PolicyGenius, we felt tremendous mental relief. Join 60,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing. You can also get every post I publish immediately in your inbox by signing up here . If you enjoyed this p...
May 12, 2023•33 min
For employees who plan to move on to a different job, try and negotiate a severance package so you can leave with money in your pocket. To learn how, check out my book, How To Engineer Your Layoff: Make A Small Fortune By Saying Goodbye . It's newly updated for 2023 and is now in its 6th edition with 50 more pages (250 pages total) of strategies. Use the code " saveten " to save $10. Don't forget to join 60,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing. Finally,...
May 09, 2023•20 min
For more nuanced personal finance content, join 60,000+ others and sign up for the free Financial Samurai newsletter and posts via e-mail . Financial Samurai is one of the largest independently-owned personal finance sites that started in 2009. Stay on top of your finances by signing up with Empower , the best free wealth management app today. Since 2012, I've been using Empowers free tools to manage my net worth an x-ray my portfolio for excess fees. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a ...
May 04, 2023•23 min
Shop around online for a better mortgage rate with Credible . You can get multiple real quotes in one place so lenders can compete for your business. For more nuanced personal finance content, join 60,000+ others and sign up for the free Financial Samurai newsletter and posts via e-mail . Financial Samurai is one of the largest independently-owned personal finance sites that started in 2009. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive 5-star review! Episode Synopsis Do you have a high c...
May 02, 2023•21 min
For employees who plan to move on to a different job, try and negotiate a severance package so you can leave with money in your pocket. To learn how, check out my book, How To Engineer Your Layoff: Make A Small Fortune By Saying Goodbye . It's newly updated for 2023 and is now in its 6th edition with 50 more pages (250 pages total) of strategies. Use the code " saveten " to save $10. Posts mentioned: A Visit To Pity City Shows Your Boss Doesn't Care About You Who Makes A Million Dollars A Year? ...
Apr 25, 2023•18 min
To invest in real estate. take a look at Fundrise , my favorite private real estate platform. Fundrise has funds that invest primarily in single-family and multi-family properties in the Sunbelt. For more nuanced personal finance content, join 60,000+ others and sign up for the free Financial Samurai newsletter . This way, you never miss a thing. Episode Overview I think a window of opportunity to buy a house has opened in 2023. Let me discuss three reasons why it may be good to buy in 2023, and...
Apr 21, 2023•18 min
Please take a moment to rate and review this podcast! It helps keep us going. This podcast is ad-free and a labor of love. To build generational wealth, pick up a copy of Buy This, Not That , my instant Wall Street Journal bestseller. The book helps you make more optimal investment decisions so you can live a better, more fulfilling life. To invest in real estate. take a look at Fundrise , my favorite private real estate platform. With mortgage rates falling and the S&P 500 rebounding, we're...
Apr 15, 2023•24 min
