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It’s Time To Ban The SAT And The College Board

When I was 16, I took the SAT test for the first time. My idea of test preparation was going to the library and flipping through a $20 test prep ...

You Can’t Save Too Much In Your 401(k) For Retirement

One of the reasons why I started the Financial Samurai Forum was to extend the number of wonderful discussions we have on this site. Instead of letting me dictate what ...

The Not So Obvious Reasons Why People Want To Achieve Financial Independence

The Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement is hot! With a bull market since 2009, many people in America and around the world have gotten wealthy by owning stocks, real ...

How Uber Sold The False Dream Of Riches And Enriched Itself Instead

The sun was just starting to peek over the mountains so I pulled over to stretch my legs. It was 6 am. I had only been driving for about an ...

How A Bad Real Estate Agent Can Kill Your Chances Of Getting The Best Selling Price

Although it seems absurd to pay a 5% commission to sell a property in the internet age, a great real estate agent with good connections may be worth it. Let’s ...

Things To Consider Before Selling Your Business (Baby)

One of my luckiest investment decisions was not selling anything during the 2008-2009 financial crisis. I just held on for dear life, continued to max out my 401(k) and squirreled ...

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