New Year’s Resolutions 2026: Less Optimizing, More Living
Financial Samurai New Year’s resolutions for 2026. A focus on taking things easier, letting go, and winning back more me time. Source
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Be Careful Buying The Dip Too Often, Too Soon
Buying the dip is a proven way to build wealth in the stock market over time. Just be careful buying too often, too soon. Source
Read more2025 Year In Review: A For Effort, B Minus For Results
Financial Samurai’s (Sam Dogen’s) 2025 year in review. A review of finances, family, and creativity. A for effort, B minus for results. Source
Read moreThe Best Of Financial Samurai 2025: Over 100 Million Readers Served
The best and most popular articles on Financial Samurai for 2025. Everything is written based off firsthand experience and expertise. Source
Read moreAlmost Burned Down My Parent’s Home Twice In One Week
I almost burned down my parents’ house because of faulty electrical wiring. Learn how to spot dangers and protect your home from fires. Source
Read moreEliminated a Regret and Fulfilled a Childhood Dream for Free
A story about facing a childhood regret and fulfilling a childhood dream by showing up. It took courage, and cost no money. It was worth it. Source
Read moreBetting On The Santa Claus Rally To Finally Come Through
An explanation of what is the Santa Claus rally and how you can use its history of making better investment decisions. Source
Read moreBeing Unable To Spend The 529 Plan Money When The Time Comes
If you save and invest diligently in a 529 plan, when the time comes to pay for college tuition, you might not be able to. Let’s discuss. Source
Read moreWarning: Households Have More Wealth in Stocks Than Real Estate
After a bull market in stocks since 2020, households have more wealth in stocks than in real estate. Stock owners beware. Source
Read moreHow Much To Spend On House Cleaning By Income and Net Worth
Spending money on house cleaning can feel wasteful when you can do it yourself. Let’s figure out how much you can reasonably spend. Source
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