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This guest post is by Vaughn, a long-time Financial Samurai reader who retired at 44 and is now 55. Vaughn’s early retirement was driven by necessity rather than choice due to a congenital bone disease. Fortunately, his high income during his working years secured a solid SSDI benefit, and his mother’s foresight provided future rental […]
I am a final-year engineering student majoring in CS. I'm placed in a software company( a fin-tech startup) with an internship period of 1 year, starting from January to June I'll be paid 15k per month, and for the next 6 months, I'll be paid 25k per month. then in Full-time, I'll be paid 7lpa […]
Source: The College Investor An IRS cycle code is an 8-digit code on your IRS tax transcript that indicates the day your return was posted to the IRS Master File. Understanding this number can help you determine when your tax refund is likely to be processed and deposited. It can also help you figure out […]
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Columbus Day is a federal holiday that Americans celebrate on the second Monday in October. President Roosevelt first made Columbus Day a national holiday in 1934, and Americans celebrated it every October 12th. Then, in 1972, President Nixon changed the day of the holiday to the second Monday in October. In modern times, some schools […]
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that a CFP Board ad campaign promoting a career in financial planning to high school and college students sparked an uproar in the planning community, as some advisors questioned whether the messages being sent in the […]
One of the worst experiences for a homeowner is filing a home insurance claim only to be told it’s not covered. After years of paying premiums, the insurance company doesn’t deliver when it’s needed most. What a disappointment. This disconnect happens because we rarely take the time to review our home insurance policies each year. […]
Economist Dr. Karsten Jeske talks with us about the current economic landscape. Karsten, who retired at 44, breaks down the Fed’s recent decisions and how they might affect our finances. He explains how markets often anticipate interest rate changes before they happen. Karsten challenges traditional views on inflation and unemployment, telling us that textbook models […]
Looking for the best Amazon hacks to save money? If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to save a little extra cash, especially when shopping on Amazon. Sure, Amazon already has great prices, but what if I told you there are even more ways to cut down your costs? Over the years, I’ve… […]
Though the Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani hotel sits in the heart of tourist-packed Waikiki on the island of Oahu, it’s quiet and relaxed. The 284-room boutique hotel offers a refreshing alternative to the sprawling resorts that dominate the area. But the real standout about this boutique oasis? No resort fees. I visited Halepuna Waikiki for […]