The Financial Samurai Podcast

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 every post I publish immediately in your inbox by signing up here.  If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd appreciate a great review and a share with your friends!

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 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 up here.  If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd appreciate a great review and a share with your friends!

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. You can also find her website at Liz-Tran.com and her podcast here.  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 up here.  If you want to leave your day job, learn how to negotiate a severance with my bestselling ebook, How To Engineer Your Layoff: Make A Small Fortune By Saying Goodbye. Use the code "saveten" to save $10 at checkout.  If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd a

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 you'd like to invest in the Income Fund and explore other investment opportunities, you can sign up with Fundrise here.  If you enjoy this episode, please share, rate, and subscribe. It helps the FS podcast grow! 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 up here.   

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 Engineer Your Layoff. It will teach you how to negotiate a severance package so you can spend more time with your children or do what you want. Use the code “saveten” at checkout to save $10. Join 60,000+ others and subscribe to my free weekly newsletter. This way you always stay on top of the most important events in the stock market, real estate market, and everything personal finance.  You can also subscribe to my post e-mail list and get notified via e-mail every time I publish a new post. 

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 up here.  If you want to leave your day job, learn how to negotiate a severance with my bestselling ebook, How To Engineer Your Layoff: Make A Small Fortune By Saying Goodbye. Use the code "saveten" to save $10 at checkout.  If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd appreciate a great review and a share with your friends!

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 every post I publish immediately in your inbox by signing up here.  If you want to leave your day job, learn how to negotiate a severance with my bestselling ebook, How To Engineer Your Layoff: Make A Small Fortune By Saying Goodbye. Use the code "saveten" to save $10 at checkout.  If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd appreciate a great review and a share with your friends!  

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+ 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 want to leave your day job, learn how to negotiate a severance with my bestselling ebook, How To Engineer Your Layoff: Make A Small Fortune By Saying Goodbye. Use the code "saveten" to save $10 at checkout.  If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd appreciate a great review and a share with your friends!

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 With 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 up here.  If you want to leave your day job, learn how to negotiate a severance with my bestselling ebook, How To Engineer Your Layoff: Make A Small Fortune By Saying Goodbye. Use the code "saveten" to save $10 at checkout.  If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd appreciate a great review and a share with your friends!

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. However, paying off your mortgage early may not bring you the joy you hope. Let me share some circumstances where paying off your mortgage won't help you much at all.  Posts to read: Paying Off Your Mortgage Won't Bring The Joy You Expect The Triple Benefit Of Paying Off Your Mortgage Early

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+ 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 podcast, I'd appreciate a great review and a share with your friends!

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 your inbox by signing up here.  If you want to leave your day job, learn how to negotiate a severance with my bestselling ebook, How To Engineer Your Layoff: Make A Small Fortune By Saying Goodbye. Use the code "saveten" to save $10 at checkout.  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.  If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd appreciate a great review and a share with your

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 get every post I publish immediately in your inbox by signing up here.  If you want to leave your day job, learn how to negotiate a severance with my bestselling ebook, How To Engineer Your Layoff: Make A Small Fortune By Saying Goodbye. Use the code "saveten" to save $10 at checkout.  If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd appreciate a great review and a share with your friends!

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 every post I publish immediately in your inbox by signing up here.  If you want to leave your day job, learn how to negotiate a severance with my bestselling ebook, How To Engineer Your Layoff: Make A Small Fortune By Saying Goodbye. Use the code "saveten" to save $10 at checkout.  If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd appreciate a great review and a share with your friends!

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 Old Car 8 Cars In 10 Years: I Have A Car Buying Addiction 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 get every post I publish immediately in your inbox by signing up here.  If you want to leave your day job, learn how to negotiate a severance with my bestselling ebook, How To Engineer Your Layoff: Make A Small Fortune By Saying Goodbye. Use the code "saveten" to save $10 at checkout.  If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd appr

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! Let's discuss the trauma of remodeling a home and who should do it. Because it's not for everybody!  Related posts: Why Home Remodeling Always Takes Longer And Costs More Than Expected Remodel With Permits Or No?

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 learn how to negotiate a severance and be free, pick up a copy of How To Engineer Your Layoff. Use the code "saveten" to save $10.  Episode Overview A reader asked me why I bother with active investing when passive investing has proven to be the winner long term. Posts mentioned: Two Levels Of Rich: One Of Which Doesn't Rely On Index Funds How I'd Invest $1 Million Today For A Better Tomorrow Active versus Passive Index Investing Performance Comparison

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 learn how to negotiate a severance and be free, pick up a copy of How To Engineer Your Layoff. Use the code "saveten" to save $10.  Episode Synopsis If you're interested in investing in top venture capital, venture debt, and private equity funds let me share with you how. Being an accredited investor is enough since plenty of people have a lot of money.  Relevant posts: Why Invest In Private Funds Even Though They Have High Fees How I'd Invest One Million Dollars Today Understanding Venture Debt

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 this podcast, I'd appreciate a great review and a share with your friends! Your reviews are what keep me going. 

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 podcast, I'd appreciate a great review and a share with your friends! Support My Work To build more 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 learn how to negotiate a severance and be free, pick up a copy of How To Engineer Your Layoff. Use the code "saveten" to save $10. Negotiating a severance was my #1 catalyst to retire early.  Episode Synopsis Now that the Publi