In October 2023, we upgraded to a larger finished home we didn't need. Three years later, I want to share whether it was worth it, so you can make a better decision if you're tempted to do the same.

At almost 50, I’m never doing a gut remodel again. Everyone who has survived one has the same thousand-yard stare. It’s the look of someone who spent two years arguing about grout color and waiting on ...

Empower Personal Cash is a cash management account (CMA) that provides similar interest rates to a high-yield savings account. Launched in 2019, Personal Capital Cash is now Empower Personal Cash. It ...

If you don’t believe the world will grant your children a fair chance to succeed, you may want to take matters into your own hands as parents. One way is to set them up for financial ...

Stocks have returned roughly 10% a year since 1926. The question is: What percent of Americans own stocks? According to a 2023 Gallup poll, roughly 61% of Americans own stocks. That’s up from 58% in ...

As a shareholder of Tesla only since 2H2018, I wanted to share my thoughts on whether to buy, sell, or keep holding Tesla stock. The share price has risen meteorically, especially after Trump won the ...

One of the greatest ironies in personal finance is that the people with the most money sometimes live the most uncomfortably. After spending another summer in Honolulu with my parents, I've been ...

The other day I made $10 winning a set of tennis at a public park. It was a funny situation because I didn't set out to make money playing tennis. It just happened. I was hitting with my long-time ...

In my new instant USA TODAY national bestseller, Millionaire Milestones: Simple Steps to Seven Figures, I share the strategies, mindset, and lessons that helped me reach financial independence—so you ...

Welcome to the Financial Samurai guide on how to start a money making blog in 2025 and beyond! If you’re looking for an easy step-by-step tutorial on how to create a profitable blog, this is it. I too ...

Public venture capital is a new investment category created by Fundrise with a simple goal: democratize access to venture capital for everyday retail investors, the little guys who have historically ...

Ever wonder why Honolulu, Hawaii has the highest median life expectancy of any city in America? Sunshine, moderate temperatures, walkability, and an unhurried pace do wonders for your mental and ...