When people complain about the cost of education, is it really the cost they are complaining about, or is it the return on the investment they are receiving? I think it is the latter. Everyone knows that education costs have been rising dramatically in the United States, while at the same time; entry level wages […]
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Financial Samurai is the founder of the Yakezie Network. Through continuing education and hard work, Sam believes everyone is able to achieve financial independence and give back to the community with abundance. Together we'll slice through money's mysteries!
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Multigenerational Households: Treasure or Torture?
I’ve had a lot on my mind lately, and most of it has to do with family stuff. My parents health problems, my cousin’s wedding, issues with my aunts, my in-laws retirement plans, and deep thoughts about becoming a parent. Most families are complicated, and mine is definitely right up there. I actually think is […]
Read MoreCan You Really Pull Yourself Up By Your Bootstraps?
If you have read even just a few financial articles on the internet, you will notice a common trend in the authors’ assumptions or beliefs. Financial authors are writing with the conviction that anyone can improve their financial situation if they try hard enough. The idiom, which communicates this ideology, “Pull yourself Up By Your […]
Read MoreQuit Comparing Yourself To Others Without Knowing Everything First
It’s easy to fall into the comparison trap. You see someone with more success than you and wonder, Why them and not me? Always comparing yourself to others can leave you bitter if you do it too much, and don’t know all the facts. Jealousy is so unattractive, it’s easy to spot from faraway. Unless […]
Read MoreAre Spending Habits Impossible To Change?
Instead of buying new clips for a rubber bumper that was falling off Moose for $25, I decided to buy some super glue at the convenience store instead. I’ve had a fascination with super glue ever since I accidentally glued my thumb and middle finger together in the 6th grade. I remember telling everyone that […]
Read MoreAvoid Information Overload And Be More Productive
Let me start by saying this: I love the Internet. It’s amazing how much information is available, how easily I can connect to others (even those who are hundreds, sometimes thousands of miles away), and the sheer range of information is at my disposal. There is an incredible range of opportunities available online, and the […]
Read MoreNew Job Hires: Here’s What To Expect So You Don’t Blow Yourself Up Too Soon
My husband came home with a little story from work about what happened at the monthly staff meeting of 4,000 people. It made me realize that recent college graduates and people returning to the workplace after being gone for ten or more years may be in for a shock when they realize what it means […]
Read MoreThank You ADVERSITY For Giving Me The Motivation To Work Harder
Ever since the Google face slap in March, 2012, I’ve been working overdrive to ensure the survival of our species. If there’s one thing I’m good at, it’s pretending that I have nothing, and that each day is a challenge to put biscuits on the table. Every time there is an assault on my existence […]
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