The Financial Samurai Podcast

Mar 05 2025 244 ep. 22 mins 417

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Helping listeners achieve financial freedom sooner rather than later. Financial Samurai is America's number one personal finance blog and podcast helping you make more money, save more money, and live the life that you truly want.

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Uncertainty, Fear, And Chaos: A Real Estate Investor's Best Friends

Mar 05 2025 31 mins

With trade wars, massive federal government employee cuts, fallout with Ukraine, and worsening relationships with European countries, the Trump administration is kicking off with significant uncertainty and chaos. I spoke with Ben Miller, co-founder and CEO of Fundrise, about how this turbulence could impact the real estate market. In essence, chaos can be good for real estate, and

The Million-Dollar Mindset By Personal Finance Enthusiasts

Feb 25 2025 21 mins

With stock market volatility returning and the potential for an economic slowdown ahead, I can’t help but feel grateful for the incredible gains we’ve made in 2023 and 2024. This reflection led me to record why I believe those who actively manage their finances are among the luckiest people on earth. With our million-dollar mindsets (post), we’re not just accumulating wealth�

Building Purpose, Minimizing Regret, And Getting Off The Achievement Treadmill

Feb 20 2025 47 mins

I speak with Dr. Jordan Grumet about building purpose for a happier and more meaningful life. If you're feeling stuck, as many of us so inevitably do at some point, Dr. Grumet has a new book out called The Purpose Code (Amazon) to help you find your way. You can learn more about Dr. Grumet's book and his podcast, Earn & Invest, at Jordangrumet.com. If you enjoyed this episode, I

How An Open-Ended Venture Capital Fund Operates

Jan 29 2025 21 mins

In part 2 of my discussion with Ben Miller, CEO of Fundrise, and sponsor of Financial Samurai, I ask him about how an open-ended venture capital fund works. If I’m going to build a $500,000+ position in an open-ended fund to gain more exposure to private AI companies, I want to fully understand how the fund operates. Here are some of the questions I asked during our discussion:

The Bull Case For Commercial Real Estate In 2025 And Beyond

Jan 16 2025 31 mins

In this episode, I speak to Ben Miller, co-founder and CEO of Fundrise about his outlook for commercial real estate in 2025. Despite high mortgage rates, he's taken a positive view and he shares the main reasons why. Investing in stocks and bonds in your 401(k) or IRA are classic staples for retirement investing. However, I also suggest diversifying into real estate—an investmen

Why You Could Make More In Retirement Than While Working

Jan 09 2025 16 mins

One of the biggest reasons I was against contributing to a Roth IRA is my belief that most people won’t make more money in retirement than while working. As a result, they’re unlikely to pay a higher tax rate in retirement than during their working years. While most Americans earn less in retirement, you aren’t most people. You subscribe to the free Financial Samurai newslett

What To Expect In 2025 For Stocks, Real Estate, And Financial Samurai

Jan 04 2025 13 mins

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you’re enjoying the time off and doing some reflecting. I’ve returned to San Francisco after eight days of being in Oahu and am ready to relax some more! Here are some quick thoughts about what to expect in 2025 for the stock market, real estate market, and Financial Samurai. Mentioned posts: 2025 Wall Street S&P 500 Forecasts Are All Bullish �

How To Increase Your Chances Of Getting Into A Top College

Dec 16 2024 47 mins

I speak to high school principal, John Durante, about his latest book, Straight From The Admissions Office. We also talk in depth about how high school students can boost their chances of getting into a top college. John has interviewed hundreds of college admissions officers on his podcast, The College Admissions Process Podcast, and plans to interview hundreds more! If you have

Concerns From Retirement Planners With Steve Chen, Founder of Boldin (formerly NewRetirement)

Dec 06 2024 33 mins

I recently spoke with Steve Chen, founder of Boldin (formerly NewRetirement), about common concerns retirees face. Boldin stands out as the most comprehensive DIY financial planning software I’ve encountered. It goes beyond analyzing stocks and bonds, incorporating other investments to optimize your net worth. Boldin also helps address key financial goals like buying a house, sav

The 4% Rule: Clearing Up Misconceptions With Its Creator Bill Bengen

Nov 15 2024 46 mins

I had the pleasure of speaking with Bill Bengen, creator of the "4% Rule" for retirement planning. Bill has been a reader of Financial Samurai for many years and has always been courteous in the comments section when I write about safe withdrawal rates. So, I figured it was time we had a chat to clear up some misconceptions. For those unfamiliar, the 4% Rule, developed by Bill i