The Financial Samurai Podcast
Latest Episodes
How To Increase Your Chances Of Getting Into A Top College
I speak to high school principal, John Durante, about his latest book, We also talk in depth about how high school students can boost their chances of getting into a top college. John has interviewe
Concerns From Retirement Planners With Steve Chen, Founder of Boldin (formerly NewRetirement)
I recently spoke with Steve Chen, founder of (formerly NewRetirement), about common concerns retirees face. Boldin stands out as the most comprehensive DIY financial planning software Ive encountere
The 4% Rule: Clearing Up Misconceptions With Its Creator Bill Bengen
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 comme
What A Trump Presidency Means For Your Investments, Net Worth, And Career
Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States, this time with JD Vance as his Vice President. Lets explore how this new Trump presidency might impact your finances. Well look at how T
Investing In Fine Wine And Whiskey With Anthony Zhang From Vinovest
Investing in alternative assets has become an increasingly popular way to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds. Wine and whiskey, in particular, are gaining traction due to their potential fo
College Admission Consulting For High Schoolers With Alice Chen
If you have children, you likely want to provide them with the best education possible, which may include helping them get into a top college. Along the way, you may come across college consulting ser
What A Fed Rate Cut Means For Real Estate, Stocks, and Your Retirement
After four years, the Federal Reserve has finally cut the Fed Funds rate by 50 basis points, bringing the target range to 4.75% - 5%. Expectations point to another 50 basis points in cuts for 2024 and
Maximizing Real Estate Returns In A Multi-Year Rate Cut Environment
I speak to Ben Miller, CEO of about investing in real estate during a multi-year rate cut environment. With the Federal Reserve finally cutting rates in September 2024 after raising them in 2022, rea
From Making $2 Million A Year To Quitting His Finance Job With Khe Hy
I speak with Khe Hy, who spent 15 years on and became one of the youngest Managing Directors at BlackRock at just 31. He earned up to $2 million a yearthen he quit! His journey mirrors mine in many
How Much You Really Need to Invest to Break Free from Work And Change Your Life
After 15 years of experimenting with and living an early retirement lifestyle, I've developed my Minimum Investment Threshold Formula to help determine when you can finally break free from a suboptima