The Financial Samurai Podcast

A lot of people want to retire early, but more than 80% of Americans retire after the age of 60. Let's look at some of the details. Don't get too much FOMO about the early retirement movement. It's not the majority by any means. Read more and view charts here.

There's no point making money if you don't use it to improve the quality of your life. Almost every asset class is going bonkers right now. It feels like we're making free money. Nothing feels better than converting free money into something tangible or creating a wonderful experience.  Check out the post with more charts here. 

This podcast is for someone who is wondering: Whether they have the proper asset allocation How to reduce investment stress while still benefitting from returns How to quantify their risk tolerance How to continue moving forward on their path to financial freedom despite all the uncertainty You can read more and view charts here.

I think money counts for at most 40% of our happiness equation, but we're spending the majority of our time thinking about how to get more money, more power, and more prestige and not on the other 60%. As a result, we are not as happy as we could be. This episode discusses ways to try and increase your happiness. See the post here: Solving The Happiness Conundrum

Retirement has been great so far. But if I could rewind time, here are five things I would have done differently that may help you better plan for your own retirement as well. The article got picked up by CNBC, which made me think of another regret I had, which can be read in the post.  See the post here. 

Want an edge when buying property? Follow the FS20 rule to take advantage of people who are not as sharp as you.  View episode charts and comments here: FS20 Property Buying Indicator  

As economic uncertainty looms, the traditional FIRE movement faces serious challenges. A new paradigm called DIRE suggests a shift toward delaying retirement until financial stability is secured. The discussion delves into the difficulties of achieving financial independence amidst rising costs and a volatile economy. It emphasizes the need for realistic financial planning, moving away from idealistic goals to sustainable strategies for future security.

$5 million sounds substantial, but is it really enough for early retirement in pricey cities like San Francisco? The discussion sheds light on the high costs of raising a family and the financial realities early retirees face. Market volatility is also examined, linking stock movements to bond yields and earnings reports. The importance of strategic investing and understanding after-tax needs is emphasized, guiding listeners to rethink their retirement plans and consider more affordable living options.

The yield curve has been flat or inverted many times in 2019. It's important to understand what the yield curve is, what it means, and how it can affect your economic future. Every single recession in U.S. history has been preceded by an inverted yield curve.  You can read the post here. 

Welcome to the Financial Samurai podcast! Here's a quick intro of who Sam Dogen is and why you should listen to the podcast.  The FS podcast is hosted by a person who spent 13 years in the financial services industry, got his MBA from Cal, and has grown FinancialSamurai.com into one of the largest personal finance blogs with over 1.5 million organic pageviews a month.  You can read Financial Samurai's About page here.