The Financial Samurai Podcast

In this episode, I talk to my wife about what it's nice to own the nicest home we can afford five months after moving in. Although I am no happier, I do feel more satisfied. Related post: Climbed To The Top Of The Property Ladder Recommendations 1) Check out Fundrise, my favorite private real estate platform with over $3.3 billion under management for 500,000+ investors. With mortgage rates coming down and the stock market strong, the demand for real estate is building. 2) To invest in artificial intelligence and other private growth companies, check out the open-ended Innovation Fund. You can see what the fund invests in before you invest and how much. The investment minimum is only $10. Subscribe To Financial Samurai Join 60,000+ others and subscribe to the free Financial Samurai newsletter. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, rate, and review. Every review means a lot as each episode takes hours to produce.

In this episode, I speak with Kathy Fang, star of the Food Network's Chef Dynasty, as well as owner of Fang Restaurant, one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in San Francisco. We talk about what it was like making a reality TV show, running a restaurant, expansion potential, and raising a family in San Francisco on chef hours. You can find Kathy on Instagram @ChefKathyFang and on her website at KathyFang.com. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd appreciate a review, share, and subscribe. Every episode takes hours to produce. To achieve financial freedom sooner, join 60,000+ others and subscribe to the Financial Samurai newsletter here. Financial Samurai began in 2009 and is one of the largest independently-owned personal finance sites with one million pageviews a month. Visit the site here.

Overcoming fear of investing by creating an investment thesis, predicting real estate market recovery and the rise of artificial intelligence. Insights on the importance of strategic investments for long-term wealth growth and advocacy for disabilities.

Emily Luk, Co-Founder and CEO of Plenty, discusses the challenges faced by modern couples, including work-life balance, raising a family, and the decreasing birth rate. They also explore the trend of marrying later in life and its effects on fertility, as well as the expenses of egg freezing and IVF treatment. Additionally, they touch on the dilemmas faced by women regarding egg freezing for family planning or retirement, and how couples at different stages of their relationship can benefit from using the Plenty platform to manage their finances.

Noah Kagan, former Facebook and Mint employee turned successful entrepreneur with AppSumo, talks about earning a significant amount of money, property taxes and mortgages, getting fired in Silicon Valley, achieving financial freedom, the advantages of giving birth in Europe, and the challenges of parenting and being a CEO.

In this episode, I speak to Ben Miller, CEO of Fundrise about his change in outlook for the real estate market in 2024 and beyond. He believes October 2023 was the bottom and we're going up from here. In this episode we explore several key topics: The reasoning behind Ben's belief that October 2023 marked the bottom, and the less obvious indicators supporting this perspective. The motivation behind selling during this period, just after reaching the presumed bottom. The possibility of using one fund's cash to support a deal in which another fund is investing. Ben's insights on investing in office properties at significant discounts. Drawing parallels between e-commerce and the work-from-home trend, highlighting the potential permanent increase in the value of residential properties. Emphasizing the importance of investing in alignment with macroeconomic tailwinds, not headwinds. Discussing the anticipated percentage upside in institutional real estate prices for 2024. Exploring the methodology for calculating the Net Asset Value (NAV) of specific properties within the fund. Recognizing the non-linear nature of significant changes and the importance of staying invested to benefit from high catalyst moments. Reflecting on Ray Dalio's perspective – "I'd rather be approximately right than precisely wrong" – especially in the context of predicting year-end interest rates. Considering the viewpoint that a recession might be bullish for real estate due to the potential rapid and extensive decline in interest rates. If you want to dollar-cost-average into a Fundrise fund, you can do so by clicking here. The investment minimum is $10. Financial Samurai is an investor in Fundrise and Fundrise is a long-time sponsor of Financial Samurai.

The podcast discusses the hosts' goals for 2024, including completing a book and reading nonfiction. It also covers predictions for interest rates, real estate, and the stock market in 2024, as well as investing strategies for the year.

Sydney and I review 2023 and discuss the importance of intrinsic motivation to keep going. Be aware of only chasing extrinsic motivators, like money, fame, and promotions, to achieve your results. If you do, chances are high you'll burn out quicker than expected. We'd love a share and a review of the podcast. Each episode takes at least two hours to produce. Related post: 2023 Financial Samurai Year In Review: More Failes Than Wins The Best Posts And Podcasts On Financial Samurai 2023 To Succeed, Intrinsic Rewards Must Dominate Extrinsic Rewards Subscribe To Financial Samurai Join 60,000+ others and subscribe to my free weekly newsletter. This way you always stay on top of the most important events in the stock market, real estate market, and everything personal finance. Pick up a copy of my WSJ bestseller, Buy This Not That. As a first edition, first print with some typos, it could be a valuable collector's item in the future.

I speak to Sydney, my wife, about the idea of sending our children to Community College instead of directly to a four-year state or private university. The benefits are many, including less stress and more fun! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe! Posts mentioned: Community College May Be The Way: How I Plan To Spend $1.5 Million Median Income Earned By Ivy League Graduates Keep In Touch With Financial Samurai Join 60,000+ others and subscribe to my free weekly newsletter. This way you always stay on top of the most important events in the stock market, real estate market, and everything personal finance.

The podcast discusses the challenges of staying retired after early retirement, the benefits of investing in artificial intelligence companies, and the idea of relocating to a slower paced city for a more balanced retirement. It explores the relaxed lifestyle in Europe and Hawaii and provides insights on staying retired.