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BanklessBecoming a Crypto Millionaire with Sam DogenSam Dogen, founder of Financial Samurai and one of the original F.I.R.E. voices, joins Ryan Sean Adams to break down the path to financial independence, whether you're investing in crypto or other asset classes.They unpack 10 milestones to millionaire status, from mindset and momentum to investing, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Sam and Ryan go deep on how to avoid financial landmines, get on the same page with a partner, and define a life where money serves purpose, not the other way around. If you want your net worth to grow without losing your life...
2025-06-301h 12
Decoding Success with Matt LeBris350. Sam Dogen: Pain Is Progress: Why Financial Discomfort Can Free YouWhat if the very thing you’re avoiding, financial discomfort, is the key to your freedom? In this episode of The Decoding Success Podcast, we’re joined by Sam Dogen, the creator of Financial Samurai and author of Millionaire Milestones. Together, we unpack the biggest financial lie millennials are still telling themselves, why winging it with your money never works, and the mindset shifts that lead to true wealth. From forecasting your future misery to redefining what “enough” means in a world obsessed with more, this conversation is packed with raw truths, personal stories, and hard-hit...
2025-06-2344 min
Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for FamiliesFear Is A Great Motivator to Invest | Sam Dogen (Financial Samurai)Feeling uneasy about your finances in today’s economy? Learn how to turn fear into your greatest investing motivator with Sam Dogen, founder of Financial Samurai.
In this powerful episode, Sam shares how fear helped him build wealth, leave a high-stress Wall Street job, and create true financial independence. Whether you're just getting started or trying to level up your savings rate, this conversation will inspire you to use fear—not as a crutch, but as a catalyst.
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2025-05-1328 min
The Stacking Benjamins ShowLearning to Think Like a Multi-Millionaire (with Sam Dogen) SB1681What do most millionaires have in common? No, it’s not a yacht named “Compound Interest.” It’s mindset. In this episode, Joe Saul-Sehy and OG kick off Mindset Week by welcoming Sam Dogen, the Financial Samurai himself, to help you start your journey toward a million-dollar net worth—one intentional step at a time.
Sam shares why building wealth is less about luck and more about grit, clear goals, and a killer savings rate. He explains why $250,000 is the magic milestone where compounding takes over, why your “why” is more important than your budget, and how a simple house...
2025-05-121h 22
The Boldin Your Money PodcastMillionaire Milestones: Building Wealth on Your Terms with Sam DogenIn this episode of Boldin Your Money, host Steve Chen welcomes back Sam Dogen, the Financial Samurai, to discuss his journey from Wall Street to financial independence, and his latest book, Millionaire Milestones. Sam shares hard-earned insights from his early career in finance, the emotional and financial toll of market downturns, and how he transformed a cathartic blog into a thriving income source and community. The conversation explores the power of compounding, the value of real estate in wealth-building, risk tolerance, money mindset, and why aligning financial goals with personal values is crucial. Sam also dives into how AI is...
2025-05-0852 min
The Examined LifeHow do you become a millionaire? [Sam Dogen]Can you achieve the American Dream by saving half your paycheck? Sam Dogen, founder of Financial Samurai, left Wall Street at 34 with a seven-figure nest egg after a demanding investment banking career. He saved “until it hurts” but would he do it differently? We discuss real estate, generational wealth, and financial freedom. [Episode 101]Sam Dogen is the founder of Financial Samurai, one of the most visited sites on Financial Independence and Early Retirement.Learn more about Sam:• Financial Samurai: https://www.financialsamurai.com/who-is-sam-dogen-founder-of-financial-samurai/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-dogen-aa2152178/• X...
2025-05-0858 min
Passive Real Estate InvestingMillionaire Mindset Shifts: Sam Dogen on Wealth, Legacy & Early RetirementClick Here for the Show Notes
In this episode, Melissa Nash interviews Sam Dogen, better known as the Financial Samurai, who shares his powerful journey from Wall Street executive to achieving financial independence. Together, they explore the mindset shifts required to build true wealth, the importance of consistent saving and investing, and practical strategies for establishing generational wealth.
Sam also discusses the deeper meaning of success, emphasizing that real wealth is about freedom and time, not just financial gain. His story offers inspiration and grounded guidance for anyone seeking financial clarity and life balance.
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2025-05-0729 min
Indulge In: This Must-Listen Full Audiobook For Busy Professionals.Millionaire Milestones by Sam DogenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/42515to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Millionaire Milestones
Author: Sam Dogen
Narrator: Sam Dogen
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins
Release date: 05-06-25
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 7 ratings
Genres: Investing & Trading
Publisher's Summary:
Millionaire Milestones will change the way you think about money—teaching you a wealth-building mindset and arming you with the facts and figures you need to hit your financial goals, without sacrificing your time and happiness. It’s a progressive strategy that you can adapt for any stage of your journey.
2025-05-065h 38
Passively Rich with RentalsHe Retired at 34 with One Bold Move—And Built Generational Wealth Along the Way (with Sam Dogen, Financial Samurai)Is it really possible to retire at 34—without winning the lottery or building a startup?In this episode, Melissa Nash sits down with Sam Dogen, also known as the Financial Samurai, to talk about how he walked away from Wall Street, negotiated a six-figure severance, and built a 7-figure portfolio through smart investing and one bold, life-changing move.You’ll learn:✅ Why most people miss the $250K wealth milestone—and how to reach it faster✅ How to build passive income that funds your freedom✅ The “One Property Per Child” strategy for gen...
2025-05-0630 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastThe Making Of Millionaire Milestones: Simple Steps To Seven FiguresAfter three years of writing, revising, and reflecting, I’m excited to share that Millionaire Milestones: Simple Steps To Seven Figures is now available everywhere—in hardcover, eBook, and audiobook! In this special episode, my wife and I sit down to talk about the journey behind the book: why I wrote it, what readers can expect, and how it ties into over a decade of sharing free financial content on Financial Samurai. We also dive into the emotional side of writing—especially how the process impacted our family, what it means to lead by example for ou...
2025-05-0631 minAbsorb This Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook — Perfect This Weekend.Millionaire Milestones by Sam DogenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/42515to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Millionaire Milestones
Author: Sam Dogen
Narrator: Sam Dogen
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins
Release date: 05-06-25
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 7 ratings
Genres: Investing & Trading
Publisher's Summary:
Millionaire Milestones will change the way you think about money—teaching you a wealth-building mindset and arming you with the facts and figures you need to hit your financial goals, without sacrificing your time and happiness. It’s a progressive strategy that you can adapt for any stage of your journey.
2025-05-065h 38Relish Into A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook While Cooking.Millionaire Milestones by Sam DogenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/42515to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Millionaire Milestones
Author: Sam Dogen
Narrator: Sam Dogen
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins
Release date: 05-06-25
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 7 ratings
Genres: Investing & Trading
Publisher's Summary:
Millionaire Milestones will change the way you think about money—teaching you a wealth-building mindset and arming you with the facts and figures you need to hit your financial goals, without sacrificing your time and happiness. It’s a progressive strategy that you can adapt for any stage of your journey.
2025-05-065h 38
The Financial Samurai PodcastWhat It's Like Building A $4+ Million New Home From ScratchIn this episode, I talk with Harry, a long-time Financial Samurai reader, about his journey to building a $4+ million home in the Los Angeles area. While most people buy move-in ready homes, Harry shares an insightful behind-the-scenes look at how it's done — from financing the project to the timeline it takes to build, and whether it's ultimately a good investment. Related posts: How To Survive The Most Dangerous Time After Buying A Home A Big Expensive How Can Ruin Your Path To Financial Freedom To Remodel With Permits Or Without To Sa...
2025-04-2956 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastHelping Millions And Making Millions On YouTube And TikTok With Humphrey YangI have the pleasure of speaking with Humphrey Yang, a personal finance content creator with over 1.6 million followers on YouTube and over 3.3 million followers on TikTok. Humphrey burst onto the scene in 2020 when COVID-19 began and has been growing steadily ever since. According to polls by YouGov and toy-maker Lego, being a YouTuber or TikToker consistently ranks as one of the top aspirations for teenagers and young adults today. Given this trend, I thought it would be insightful to chat with Humphrey about his journey. With the soaring cost of college and the increasingly cutthroat c...
2025-03-2644 min
Financial ConditioningMillionaire Strategies: Insights from Sam Dogen and Tax Tips for the Self-EmployedIn episode 80 of Financial Conditioning, Simon Karmarkar introduces listeners to "Millionaire Milestones" by Sam Dogen, offering an overview of the book's wealth-building strategies. Simon delves into Dogen's background and compares the millionaire lifestyle depicted in the book to other wealth literature. The episode explores tax strategies for the self-employed, covering deductions for health and business insurance, travel, home office, startup costs, and marketing. Simon also discusses the pros and cons of paying off a low-interest-rate mortgage early. The episode concludes with thoughtful closing remarks, providing listeners with practical financial insights.
(0:00) Introduction and book announcement
(0:39) Overview of "Millionaire Milestones" by Sam...
2025-03-2016 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastWhy You Could Make More In Retirement Than While WorkingOne of the biggest reasons I was against contributing to a Roth IRA is my belief that most people won’t make more money in retirement than while working. As a result, they’re unlikely to pay a higher tax rate in retirement than during their working years. While most Americans earn less in retirement, you aren’t most people. You subscribe to the free Financial Samurai newsletter and are obsessed about money and living an incredible life! Readers of personal finance sites like this one are likely saving far more and investing more strategically than t...
2025-01-0916 minThe Financial Samurai PodcastFrom Making $2 Million A Year To Quitting His Finance Job With Khe HyI speak with Khe Hy, who spent 15 years on Wall Street and became one of the youngest Managing Directors at BlackRock at just 31. He earned up to $2 million a year—then he quit! His journey mirrors mine in many ways, though he earned significantly more. I thought it would be fascinating to understand why he chose to walk away from such wealth. Could you give up $1-2 million a year in your mid-to-late 30s? I don't think I could. But then again, I sometimes forget just how miserable and unhealthy I felt working on Wall St...
2024-08-2951 min
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and ParentingHow To Get Your Super Motivated Boyfriend to Marry You by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai on MarriageDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2276:Sam Dogen explores the challenges and dynamics faced by women dating highly motivated men. He offers insights on understanding these "Super Motivated Boyfriends," emphasizing the importance of supporting their ambitions while maintaining personal confidence and independence. Dogen suggests practical strategies to nurture the relationship and potentially lead it to marriage.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/how-to-get-your-super-motivated-boyfriend-to-marry-you/Quotes to ponder:
2024-08-1413 min
Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for FamiliesWhy Coast FIRE is Irrational | Sam Dogen (Financial Samurai)I love the concept of Coast FIRE. It allows you to free up more money to enjoy life now instead of retirement. But … just because I think Coast FIRE is great, doesn’t mean everyone does. To help us get another perspective on this Coast FIRE concept and what could go wrong with it, I’ve invited Sam Dogen back on the show today. GUEST BIO - Sam Dogen:Sam is the founder of Financial Samurai, a personal finance website focused on slicing through money's mysteries. He has been featured in major publi...
2024-07-1533 min
Love & other assetsNavigating wealth and well-being: Insights from Sam DogenIn this episode of the Love & other assets podcast, Emily Luk, CEO and co-founder of Plenty, interviews Sam Dogen, the founder of Financial Samurai. He was previously at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, from which he retired at age 34. Dogen is a graduate of The College of William & Mary and received an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. Sam shares his journey from Wall Street to financial independence, discussing his early inspiration for finance, experiences during the dot-com era and the 2008 crisis, and the origin story of Financial Samurai. He candidly reflects on his decision to w...
2024-07-1140 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastFAANG FIRE: One Year After Leaving Facebook To Live A Semi-Retired LifeI catch up with Andre Nader, ex-Facebook employee about what he's been up to one year after leaving his day job. We talk about being a stay-at-home dad, the temptation of going back to work, buying property in San Francisco, and his FAANG FIRE newsletter he publishes twice a month. It is the only newsletter I've read that helps tech workers achieve financial independence. If you enjoy this episode please rate and review! It helps us grow. Please also share the episode to those who you think would find it useful. Regards, S...
2024-06-2044 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastThe Career Path From VC, To Big Startup, To Creating Your Own StartupI talk to Emily Luk, Co-Founder and CEO of Plenty, a wealth platform for today's modern couples about her career path from VC, to joining a big startup, to creating her own startup. I wanted to now why she lifted a cushy job with good pay. If you're a couple interested in a great tool to manage your finances together, check out Plenty. They've got a great cash flow tool that enables individual, joint, and private money management. Plenty also offers Direct Indexing investment at a low cost. I've personally met the team multiple times i...
2024-05-1634 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastYour Provider's Clock Helps Explain Your Desire To Work And ProvideFor the longest time, I've wondered the following about some men: Why claim to be retired while having a working spouse? Why work so many hours after having a newborn? Why leave your family when your children are still young and need fathers the most? Doing these things didn't make much sense to me until I had an epiphany: every person has a different inherent desire to provide thanks to biology. And given biology is innate, we cannot help the way we are! Read: A Provider's Clock For Men Is Similar To A Biological Clock F...
2024-05-0222 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastBecoming A Children's Book Illustrator And Author With Colleen Kong-SavageI speak with Colleen Kong-Savage about becoming a children's book illustrator and author, as well as a freelance graphic designer while living in expensive New York City. Colleen has a new book out entitled Piano Wants To Play. It is a wonderful book for children and adults of all ages who appreciate music. It is also a touching story about rekindling the joy we had as children. Colleen has been a long-time illustrator for Financial Samurai, creating all of the custom Samurai-themed graphics, including the logo and the Financial Samurai mask. As you...
2024-04-1133 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastThe Evolution Of Modern Couples with Emily Luk, Co-Founder and CEO Of PlentyI talk to Emily Luk, Co-Founder and CEO of Plenty, a wealth platform for today's modern couples. Due to career aspirations, higher education, and the rising cost of living, couples are taking longer to get married and have children. In addition, couples are also building more wealth on their own before getting married. Plenty is based in San Francisco, California and will launch its platform by April 1, 2024. You can get on the waitlist or join now, depending on when you listen to this episode. You can also subscribe to the Plenty newsletter and re...
2024-02-0132 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastHow To Get Better At Mastering Change In This Chaotic World With Brad StulbergI speak with Brad Stulberg, author of Master of Change, about how to do just that in this chaotic, stressful, and every-changing world. Brad also wrote The Practice Of Groundedness, which I found particularly helpful during the pandemic. For those who wish to feel a little less stress, a little more calm, and a lot more confident about tackling change, this episode is for you. Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Every review means a lot. Support Financial Samurai Join 60,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter so you ne...
2023-09-1652 min
Optimal Business Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYQuitting Your Job Is Selfish: Engineering Your Layoff Is The Ethical Way To Go by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai talks about why to engineer your layoffEpisode 1071: Quitting Your Job Is Selfish: Engineering Your Layoff Is The Ethical Way To Go by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since...
2023-09-0610 minOptimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and EntrepreneurshipQuitting Your Job Is Selfish: Engineering Your Layoff Is The Ethical Way To Go by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai talks about why to engineer your layoffEpisode 1071: Quitting Your Job Is Selfish: Engineering Your Layoff Is The Ethical Way To Go by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since...
2023-09-0610 minOptimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and EntrepreneurshipQuitting Your Job Is Selfish: Engineering Your Layoff Is The Ethical Way To Go by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai talks about why to engineer your layoffEpisode 1071: Quitting Your Job Is Selfish: Engineering Your Layoff Is The Ethical Way To Go by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since...
2023-09-0610 min
iSearch Malaysia - Business Podcast for EntrepreneursPersonal Finance Advice for Entrepreneurs | Buy This, Not That by Sam Dogen (Financial Samurai)In this episode of the iSearch podcast, Benjamin Lim (iSearch) discussed with Sam Dogen (Financial Samurai) on some personal finance tips for entrepreneurs to achieve financial independence.
The areas of discussion include:
1:06 - The definition of financial independence
1:51 - Being financially independent in the 40s
5:27 - Achieving 80k annual passive income
6:54 - Thoughts on entrepreneurs investing in real estate
9:39 - Stocks investment
10:27 - Sam’s background story and its role in his financial independence
12:45 - Entrepreneurship vs. investment banking
13:43 - Common fi...
2023-05-0922 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastThe Median Income For Ivy League Gradates And Where They End Up WorkingFor employees who plan to move on to a different job, try and negotiate a severance package so you can leave with money in your pocket. To learn how, check out my book, How To Engineer Your Layoff: Make A Small Fortune By Saying Goodbye. It's newly updated for 2023 and is now in its 6th edition with 50 more pages (250 pages total) of strategies. Use the code "saveten" to save $10. Don't forget to join 60,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing. Finally, if you enjoy this po...
2023-05-0919 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastBuying A House In 2023 Is Looking More Attractive: Positive Reasons Why And Some NegativesTo invest in real estate. take a look at Fundrise, my favorite private real estate platform. Fundrise has funds that invest primarily in single-family and multi-family properties in the Sunbelt. For more nuanced personal finance content, join 60,000+ others and sign up for the free Financial Samurai newsletter. This way, you never miss a thing. Episode Overview I think a window of opportunity to buy a house has opened in 2023. Let me discuss three reasons why it may be good to buy in 2023, and four risks to watch out for. Posts mentioned:...
2023-04-2118 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastBeating FAFSA And The College Financial Aid System To Get Free Money For 99.99% less than the cost of college, pick up a copy of Buy This, Not That, my instant Wall Street Journal bestseller. The book helps you make more optimal investment decisions so you can live a better, more fulfilling life. For more nuanced personal finance content, join 60,000+ others and sign up for the free Financial Samurai newsletter. This way, you never miss a thing. Episode Synopsis We know about the different ways WE can pay for college. Now let's figure out how to get OTHERS to pay for our college! The more we can u...
2023-04-0525 min
The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou451: $360K/Yr In Passive Income – Where To Invest Your Money Today With Sam DogenToday, I have a very special guest back on the show, Sam Dogen. Sam is the owner of the popular personal finance blog Financial Samurai. He’s also a published author and his last book, “Buy This, Not That” hit the Wall Street Journal Bestseller List. In this episode, we talk about passive income investments and how to manage your money in the current economic climate. What You’ll Learn How to make stealth wealth. Passive income investments you can make today How to manage your money in the current economic climate Other Resources And Books Financial Samurai Sponsors Postscri...
2023-04-0554 min
The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast: Start A Business Online, Quit Your Job, And Spend More Time With Your Loved Ones - My Wife Quit Her Job451: $360K/Yr In Passive Income - Where To Invest Your Money Today With Sam DogenToday, I have a very special guest back on the show, Sam Dogen. Sam is the owner of the popular personal finance blog Financial Samurai. He's also a published author and his last book, "Buy This, Not That" hit the Wall Street Journal Bestseller List. In this episode, we talk about passive income investments and how to manage your money in the current economic climate.
2023-04-0454 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastBeing A Venture Capitalist, Investing In Venture Capital, And Navigating Capital CallsWith mortgage rates dropping, the demand for real estate is picking up. Further, the desire to own real assets is also increasing with all this funny money. Take a look at Fundrise, a leading private real estate investment platform that primarily invest in the Sunbelt. Join 55,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter. I dissect all the most important financial topics of the week so you don't miss a thing. You can also get my posts in your inbox immediately after they come out by signing up here. Protect your wealth by picking up...
2023-03-2419 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastWhy The Ideal Number Of Banking Relationships Is ThreeWith bank runs everywhere, I hope everybody is conducting an internal review of your existing banking relationships! I've done mine and I've decided three banking relationships is ideal for most people. Posts mentioned: The Ideal Number Of Banking Relationships Recommendations Join 55,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter. I dissect all the most important financial topics of the week so you don't miss a thing. You can also get my posts in your inbox immediately after they come out by signing up here. Protect your wealth by picking up a copy of Bu...
2023-03-1717 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastHow To Permanently Defeat Inflation And Save Your Budget Give yourself or others the gift of financial education by picking up a copy of Buy This, Not That. It is your unfair competitive advantage to building greater wealth. Join 55,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter and get my posts delivered to your e-mail by subscribing here. Thank you for your positive 5-star reviews with commentary on my book and this podcast. It helps keep me motivated! Episode Summary: Everybody is up in arms about inflation. But is inflation really hurting us that bad? Does the Fed really have to...
2023-03-0232 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastWhy Early Retirement / FIRE Is Becoming ObsoleteFor more nuanced personal finance content, join 55,000+ others and sign up for the free Financial Samurai newsletter and posts via e-mail. Financial Samurai is one of the largest independently-owned personal finance sites that started in 2009. As one of the pioneers of the modern-day FIRE movement, I’ve witnessed many changes since 2009. In the good old days, the goal was to simply generate enough passive income to cover your living expenses. You could then retire early because you were financially independent. Post-pandemic, however, I’ve come to realize early retirement / FIRE is now becoming obsolete. We no longe...
2023-02-1626 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays!Dear Financail Samurai listeners, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thanks for listening to my podcast all year and also sharing my work. Financially, it's been a hard year for most of us. However, we're still here! Which means we still have the ability to make things better. I hope my episodes have brought you knowledge, laughter, and joy. All the best to you and your family. Recorded 43 Episodes Without A Single Sponsor If you'd like to support my ad-free podcast, pick up a hardcopy of Buy This, Not That, my instant...
2022-12-2505 min
The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Spend Your Way to Wealth and Freedom with the Financial Samurai Sam DogenYou do not have to be a genius or a multimillionaire to get out of debt and live comfortably. It is never too late to start planning for your financial future as long as you realize the importance of maximizing your current resources. To help you build wealth and live life on your terms, my guest today removes the uncertainty from your financial future by explaining what to buy, how much to spend, and how to maximize every dollar you earn. In today's episode of Pursuit of Learning, we're joined by Sam Dogen, founder of Financial Samurai....
2022-12-1355 min
Inspired Budget#077: Buy This, Not That with Sam DogenSam Dogen retired in 2012 at the age of 34 with roughly $80,000 a year in passive income. Since then, he's written over 2,500 articles on his booming website, Financial Samurai, where he dives into topics like investing, real estate, retirement planning, career strategies, and more. He's the author of “Buy This, Not That: How to Spend Your Way to Wealth and Financial Freedom” and “How to Engineer Your Layoff: Make a Small Fortune by Saying Goodbye."He's here today to discuss all things personal finance! Resources:Follow Sam on Twitter @financialsamura Check ou...
2022-10-2730 min
Journey To LaunchSpend Your Way To Wealth & Freedom w/ Sam DogenSam Dogen, creator behind the popular blog, The Financial Samurai joins the Journey To Launch podcast to talk about his new book, “Buy This Not That: How To Spend Your Way To Wealth And Freedom”. Sam and I chat about using money in a way that maximizes your ability to build wealth and live life on your own terms to achieve Financial Freedom & Independence. In this episode, we discuss: The 70/30 decision making framework philosophy The difference between good debt & bad debt How to build wealth in the offensive position How to negotiate a severance package and levera...
2022-10-1254 min
The Jason Marc Campbell Business PodcastWhat to do during this recession? - Sam DogenSelling With Love is more than a podcast! Join the community of like-minded entrepreneurs ready to overcome their sales blockages and transform the planet at: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14070148/ ===== If you think you haven’t prepared for this recession, this episode can be part of the solution. Sam Dogen is the financial expert, author of Financial Samurai and “Buy This, Not That”. Listen closely and discover how Sam transitioned from his stable income job in finances to small business owner over three years. This recession may be shorter than you expect, and if you have y...
2022-10-1125 minThe Financial Samurai PodcastHow I'm Investing My Cash In This Bear MarketHere's a deep dive into how I'm investing my cash stash in this bear market to make money, stay liquid, and take advantage of the current situation. Post mentioned: How I'm Investing $250,000 In Today's Bear Market.This became a viral post that got picked up by Flipboard and Google. To gain an unfair competitive advantage in building wealth, pick up a hard copy of Buy This, Not That: How To Spend Your Way To Wealth And Freedom. I synthesize my 27 years of investing experience to help you grow your wealth and make better decisions. S...
2022-10-0316 min
Retire Sooner with Wes MossPrioritizing Your Finances and The FIRE Movement with Sam DogenFinancial chaos can catch us off guard, but we can combat this unforeseen challenge through knowledge and being prepared in advance. To help we’ve called on the Financial Samurai himself, Sam Dogen. He is the mastermind behind FinancialSamurai.com, writer, podcast host, author, and a legend in the financial planning, retire early, and FIRE Movement world.Sam reveals how and why he got into writing, what his life in retirement looks like now, along with how to not feel guilty working if you have children. He also explains how his financial needs evolved once he stopped wor...
2022-09-291h 03The Financial Samurai PodcastHow To Buy Treasury Bonds And Bond Buying Strategies To ConsiderThis may be the most important episode you will listen to this month. With interest rates zooming higher, the interest in treasury bonds has also skyrocketed. Learn how to buy treasury bonds directly and on the secondary market. I'll also share my treasury bond buying strategies to help you make more informed decisions. Mentioned post: How To Buy Treasury Bonds One of the main reasons why I wrote Buy This, Not That was to better protect people during downturns. There is simply too much wild Wild West nonsense in the investing space. The book...
2022-09-2819 minThe Financial Samurai PodcastOne-Year Treasury Bills Look Very Attractive At 4%Although the Fed still plans to aggressively hike the Fed Funds rate as inflation and the economy is slowing down, look at the positive. Short-term treasury bills are yielding 4%! Even though the yield curve is inverted, portending to a deeper recession, at least we can earn a higher rate on our risk-free money. If you are a homeowner with a mortgage rate of less than 4%, you can now live for free! HOORAY! Actions Items Pick up a hardcopy of my new Wall Street Journal bestseller, Buy This, Not That. If you w...
2022-09-2008 min
The Dad Edge PodcastTaking Charge of Your Finances with Sam Dogen28% of Americans don't have any savings to cover bills in case of emergencies. And another 21% said they had some money saved up, but not enough to cover even three months of expenses if needed. Being a husband and father means that we are the providers for our families. My guest shares simple and effective strategies to lower our financial stress, save for emergencies and how to work together as a team with our wives to create a financial future that we can feel good about. In 2009, Sam Dogen founded Financial Samurai, one of the top independently owned...
2022-09-1959 minThe Financial Samurai PodcastInflation, Safe Havens, And Housing Price PredictionsUnfortunately, August 2022 inflation data came in above expectations, resulting in rising bond yields and a collapse in the S&P 500. In this episode, I discuss three ways to perserve capital given stocks will likely struggle for the rest of the year. * High yield cash account Personal Capital Cash * 3-month treasury bills * Heartland real estate to capture strong rents with Fundrise I also share my thoughts on the best time to upgrade to your move-up property. One of the few silver linings of an aggressive Fed!
2022-09-1315 min
The Stacking Benjamins ShowMake Better Decisions (with Sam Dogen: Financial Samurai)Everyone is on their own path toward their financial goals. Your job, income, lifestyle, and values all play a role in that. Where are you on your journey? In a job you dislike or looking for ways to make big moves with your finances? Sam Dogen is the force behind Financial Samurai. He's been in the finance industry for decades, starting his career at Goldman Sachs. He quickly realized it wasn't the job he envisioned and he set out on a path to financial independence. He's here today to share his top money lessons and tips from his career...
2022-09-121h 18The Financial Samurai PodcastThe Ideal Income And Net Worth For Maximum Happiness According To The GovernmentEver wonder what the ideal income and net worth is for maximum happiness? Look no further than the income threshold the federal government decided for receiving student loan forgiveness! Check out the post here and leave a comment with your opinion. Here's a post if you want to learn how to convince people you are middle class when you're actually rich! Finally, if you want an unfair competitive advantage in building more wealth and tackling some of life's biggest dilemmas, pick up a hard copy of my WSJ bestseller, Buy This, Not That. The book has...
2022-09-0118 minThe Financial Samurai PodcastThe Quiet Quitting Movement Is A Net Positive For SocietyYou could view the Quiet Quitting Movement as just another weak excuse by the younger generation not to work as hard. Or, you could see it as a huge net positive for society to help alleviate constant stress and anxiety in a post-COVID world. The boundary between work and personal life has completely blurred for millions of work-from-home folks in particular. As a result, more people are burning out. Quiet Quitting is also wonderful for parents, whom I think suffered the most during the pandemic. Feel free to share your thoughts in my Quiet Quitting po...
2022-08-2318 minThe Financial Samurai Podcast5+ Years Of Private Real Estate Investing Later Here Are 7 Important TakeawaysI started investing in private real estate funds and syndication deals at the end of 2016. I'm now firmly in the window where distributions will start to be paid. Let me share with you my key lessons learned to help you make better private real estate investment decisions. If you want to go deeper into real estate, I discuss real estate over three chapters in my Wall Street Journal Bestselling book, Buy This, Not That. Amazon is having a great 31% off sale. Also, shoutout to Fundrise, my favorite real estate investing platform that focuses on single...
2022-08-1618 min
Invest Like a Boss241: Buy This, Not That with Financial Samurai Sam DogenJohnny brings the Financial Samurai back to the show, who last appeared in 2016 on ILAB 24. The Financial Samurai created a popular financial blog and was until recently only known as an image online… but he has finally revealed his identity as Sam Dogen. Dogen has a new book out titled Buy This, Not That. Johnny and Dogen discuss the book, his path to financial freedom, why he stays living in San Francisco and more. Derek jumps in on the intro and outro with Johnny where the guys catch up and discuss the Financial Samurai’s hitting points and what they...
2022-08-111h 08
Decoding Success with Matt LeBris248. Bulletproof Your Finances w/ Sam Dogen, The Financial SamuraiOne of the reasons you listen to podcasts is because you want to fill up the buckets of your life. Those buckets include everything from health (physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually), relationships, business/career, and finances -- just to name a few. Today we're joined by our friend, The Financial Samurai, Sam Dogen, who is going to help us BULLETPROOF our finances. Sam worked in Corporate America for 13 years and was driven by the desire to live absolutely FREE. In this episode, Sam is bringing us through a full spectrum approach to BUYING BACK OUR TI...
2022-08-0945 min
The His and Her Money ShowThe True Path to Financial Independence with Sam DogenFinancial independence is a goal that many people strive for. The term "financial independence" describes a point in which you can sustain yourself financially with little or no need for income from others. You might be wondering if this is even possible at all. How can one possibly pay all their bills and expenses without help from anyone else? It may be possible for you, too! The path to financial independence is long: save money, then invest that money right back into yourself. You've got to stay focused, be patient, and most importantly, look for...
2022-08-0545 min
The Wealth Elevator Podcast: Real Estate, Taxes, Investing“Buy This, Not That” With Sam Dogen | The Financial SamuraiAchieving financial independence early on in life is not easy. And being exposed to personal finance early on can be one of the most significant advantages. Having the ability to identify the difference between good debt versus bad debt, the proper way to pay down debt and invest, knowing the strategies for building passive income streams, and imbibing the right way to spend are the fundamental principles to elevate one's financial status that may lead to financial independence.In today's podcast, we have Sam Dogen, the Financial Samurai and author of...
2022-08-0233 min
The Wealth Elevator“Buy This, Not That” With Sam Dogen | The Financial SamuraiAchieving financial independence early on in life is not easy.
And being exposed to personal finance early on can be one of the most significant advantages.
Having the ability to identify the difference between good debt versus bad debt, the proper way to pay down debt and invest, knowing the strategies for building passive income streams, and imbibing the right way to spend are the fundamental principles to elevate one's financial status that may lead to financial independence.
In today's podcast, we have Sam Dogen, the Financial Samurai and author of Buy This, N...
2022-08-0234 min
The Unmistakable Creative PodcastSam Dogen | How to Make Optimal Choices for The Most Important Decisions in LifeSam Dogen, founder of Financial Samurai, retired at age 35 after years of working towards financial freedom. In this episode, he teaches us the way of the Financial Samurai so that we too can achieve long-term financial freedom while living our best lives. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.
2022-08-0156 min
Reasonably Happy with Paul OllingerBuy this, not that! (with Author Sam Dogen)Sam Dogen left his job in investment banking at age 34 to start his financial newsletter, Financial Samurai. He's got a new book out this week called “Buy This, Not That!” How to spend your way to Wealth and Freedom. Today Sam and I discuss his one word definition of 'Happiness', how wearing the right tie helped him get a job at Goldman Sachs, how he transitioned out of investment banking to become an independent financial writer, how the right plan is the key to surviving inflation and the ups & downs of the stock market, and why he advises young adults...
2022-07-1944 minThe Financial Samurai PodcastBuy This, Not That Is Now Live! Behind The ScenesMy new book, Buy This, Not That: How To Spend Your Way To Wealth And Freedom, is now LIVE! Order a hardcopy online today by clicking the link or call your local bookstore and order from them. After a long 2.5-year journey, my wife and I reflect on what it took to create this new bestseller. When in doubt, do hard things! I'm certain BTNT will help change your life for the better. You can purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or anywhere that sells books. It is a #1 bestseller on Amazon in Retirement Planning and...
2022-07-1923 min
Download Top Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Accounting & FinanceBuy This, Not That: How to Spend Your Way to Wealth and Freedom by Sam DogenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/549980to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Buy This, Not That: How to Spend Your Way to Wealth and Freedom
Author: Sam Dogen
Narrator: Sam Dogen, Feodor Chin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 40 minutes
Release date: July 19, 2022
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Genres: Accounting & Finance
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SPEND YOUR WAY TO FREEDOM LIKE A TRUE FINANCIAL SAMURAI Sam Dogen, creator of the Financial Samurai blog, knows that you need to spend money to make money. He’s taught over 90 million readers how to invest wisely in all facets of life, from education to parenting to rel...
2022-07-1912h 40
Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for FamiliesReal Estate Investing in a Competitive Market (w/ Sam Dogen, Financial Samurai) + $1 Million Net Worth by 45 (w/ Amy Greene)Real estate has proven to be an excellent place to invest your money. But where should you start in this competitive market? Rentals? Airbnbs?Sam Dogen, also known as the Financial Samurai, joins us to share his thoughts!Sam retired from his corporate career about 10 years ago. Real estate (among many other avenues) was a huge part of his financial independence success. Also, Amy Greene from North Carolina, shares how she and her husband increased their family net worth to over $1 million by age 44!Last, but not least, my so...
2022-07-1842 min
The Extraordinary Business Book ClubBuy This, Not That with Sam Dogen'If you stay consistent, you grow your brand, you grow your message. I think sooner or later, something good will happen and you won't be able to anticipate what it is.' What story about money do you buy into? Sam Dogen, aka The Financial Samurai, wants you to rethink financial freedom, and he's used writing as the way to enable his own extraordinary life-after-work. Think you're too busy to write? Don't listen to this if you want to be able to keep telling yourself that...
2022-07-1840 min
How to MoneyBecoming a Financial Samurai with Sam Dogen #535Happy Independence Day! We’re marking the occasion by talking with Sam Dogen- one of the pioneers of the Financial Independence Retire Early movement. Sam is the founder of Financial Samurai which he founded over 10 years ago. He retired at age 34 after a career at Goldman Sachs, but then came out of retirement as retired life was a bit too boring for him! He has written over 2,100 articles at his site and now his new book “Buy This, Not That” is about to be released very soon which is an excellent guide on how you can optimize your money to bui...
2022-07-0458 min
The Mental Wealth Show with Rich JonesPlanning is Free ft. Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai - PB196Sam Dogen, the founder of Financial Samurai, spent ten years working in the finance industry, studied economics at William & Mary, got his MBA from UC Berkeley, saved aggressively, diversified his investments, and retired aged 34. Sam joins me on the Paychecks and Balances podcast to share his philosophy of ‘save until it hurts’ and why that idea is central to how he lives his life. He discusses why he started the Financial Samurai blog and the tipping point that made him sure that it would be successful. Sam and I also dive into the detail of his recent article on wealt...
2021-08-2648 min
Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for FamiliesA Stay-at-Home Dad Who Makes $200k/Yr in Passive Income | Sam Dogen from Financial Samurai (BEST OF MKM)Sam Dogen from Financial Samurai shares how he was able to build up enough passive income to earn over $200,000 per year. As a young father, he appreciates the opportunity to be there for his young family while still being able to provide a good life in San Francisco. This is a "BEST OF MKM" episode from January 2020! Currently our most downloaded episode to date. Enjoy! RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-07-0554 min
In Your Best InterestHow to achieve financial freedom with a pre-retirement checklist, with Sam Dogen, the Financial SamuraiIn this episode, Sam Dogen joins Phillip to talk about how he reached financial freedom and what’s on his retirement checklist. He also shares why he started Financial Samurai and what his plans are for the post-pandemic world.For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcastIf you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us.H...
2021-05-2036 min
Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for FamiliesHow to Negotiate a Severance When You Resign - with Sam DogenAfter working in his corporate career for 20 years, Tom is looking to resign and experience his financial independence. He wants to do it right and leave with a severance package that helps him roll into his early retirement. Sam Dogen from Financial Samurai joins me to help Tom engineer his layoff and make this process successful.Also, Andy LeBlanc from Utah shares how he became a millionaire by age 41!RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
2021-01-1848 min
Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for FamiliesCoast FIRE | What It Is and How It Affects Retirement Planning - with Sam DogenHave you heard of Coast FIRE or Coast FI? We're learning all about this retirement planning strategy with Sam Dogen from Financial Samurai.Also, we chat w/ Sarah Philips from 4 Pocket Allowance about helping your kids become mortgage-free in the future.RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-06-2239 min
Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for FamiliesHow This Stay-at-Home Dad Makes $200,000 Per Year in Passive Income | Sam DogenSam Dogen from Financial Samurai quit his job in 2012 and is now a stay-at-home Dad. He shares how he makes $200,000 per year in passive income from home.OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKEFamily Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today)How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE JourneyMKM RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsors MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation todayYouTube: Subscribe for free to watch...
2020-01-2254 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastThe Importance Of Feeling Consistently Uncomfortable For Personal And Financial GrowthAs a parent, you want the best for your kids. However, there's a risk parents over-protect their kids from harm's way. It is through difficulty and conflict that we learn the most. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of raising our son in Virginia, where he'd be a minority, versus in Hawaii, where he'd be a majority. I, Sam, grew up in Virginia and the conflict help give me a lot of motivation and grit. To read the post, click here.
2019-08-1325 min
Optimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 2 - Episodes 301-600 ONLY[Part 1] It's Impossible to Stay Retired Once You Retire Early by Sam Dogen of FinancialSamurai.comSam of Financial Samurai shares why it's impossible to stay retired once you retire early. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 599: [Part 1] It's Impossible to Stay Retired Once You Retire Early by Sam Dogen of FinancialSamurai.com (FIRE Community). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked...
2018-06-1409 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 2 - Episodes 301-600 ONLYEmbrace Your Debt to Boost Your Organic Motivation by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai shares how to embrace your debt to boost your organic motivation. Episode 577: Embrace Your Debt to Boost Your Organic Motivation by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Mortgage Financing & Finance Inspiration). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20...
2018-05-1508 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 2 - Episodes 301-600 ONLYMortgage as a Forced Savings Account to Build Wealth by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai shares his thoughts on a mortgage as a forced savings account to build wealth. Episode 562: Mortgage as a Forced Savings Account to Build Wealth by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Real Estate Investing). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since...
2018-04-2408 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 2 - Episodes 301-600 ONLYCuring the Cheap Disease for a Better Life by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai shares how to cure the cheap disease (for a better life). Episode 548: Curing the Cheap Disease for a Better Life by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Frugal Lifestyle & Financial Freedom). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20...
2018-04-0408 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 2 - Episodes 301-600 ONLYInvesting Your Tax Refund for a 1000% Return by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai shares how to invest your tax refund for a 1000% return. Episode 532: Investing Your Tax Refund for a 1000% Return by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Invest a Windfall & ROI). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20 million visitors...
2018-03-1306 min
The Financial Samurai PodcastWelcome To The Financial Samurai Podcast: An IntroductionWelcome 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.
2017-11-1613 minThe Financial Samurai PodcastWelcome To The Financial Samurai Podcast: An IntroductionWelcome 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.
2017-11-1613 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 2 - Episodes 301-600 ONLYWhy Are People So Ashamed About Inheriting Money by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai asks: why are people so ashamed about inheriting money? Episode 409: Why Are People So Ashamed About Inheriting Money by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Talking About an Inheritance). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20 million visitors...
2017-09-2108 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 2 - Episodes 301-600 ONLYWhy Do the Rich Hoard So Much Cash by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai shares 5 reasons why the rich tend to hoard so much cash. Episode 374: Why Do the Rich Hoard So Much Cash by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (FIRE & Investing Success). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20 million...
2017-08-0310 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 2 - Episodes 301-600 ONLYHow to Create Multi-Generational Financial Security by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai shares ideas on how to create multi-generational financial security. Episode 363: How to Create Multi-Generational Financial Security by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Transferring Wealth). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20 million visitors have stopped by FinancialSamurai...
2017-07-1909 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 2 - Episodes 301-600 ONLYCurse You Bank Fees! How to Never Pay Sneaky Bank Fees Again by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai shares how he got burned by bank fees and how to stop them. Episode 321: Curse You Bank Fees! How to Never Pay Sneaky Bank Fees Again by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Save Money). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked...
2017-05-2208 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 2 - Episodes 301-600 ONLYMaking Money Too Fast Destroys You and Everything Around You by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai shares why he believes earning money quickly is bad idea. Episode 304: Making Money Too Fast Destroys You and Everything Around You by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Finance Habits). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20 million...
2017-04-2709 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYShould I Ask Someone for Their Credit Score Before Getting Into a Serious Relationship by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai wonders: should I ask someone for their credit score during courtship? Episode 292: Should I Ask Someone for Their Credit Score Before Getting Into a Serious Relationship by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai. Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then...
2017-04-1100 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYMy Car is Dying, What To Do by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiWhat do you do when your car is dying? Fix or buy a new car? Hear Sam's take. Episode 282: My Car is Dying, What To Do by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Car Insurance & Debt). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more...
2017-03-2800 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYIt's OK to Love Money by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai shares his opinion about the love of money. Episode 262: It's OK to Love Money by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Interest Rates). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20 million visitors have stopped by FinancialSamurai.com. The...
2017-02-2800 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYWhat Would You Do with $10 Million by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai shares how life would change if he had $10 million and how yours might, too. Episode 250: What Would You Do with $10 Million by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Credit Card Tips). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20...
2017-02-1000 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYWill a Late Credit Card Payment Hurt My Credit Score by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai discusses how to avoid late credit card payments' effects on your credit score. Episode 236: Will a Late Credit Card Payment Hurt My Credit Score by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Credit Score). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then...
2017-01-2300 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYYour Friends Really Do Influence Your Spending Habits by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai shares how friends can deeply impact your bottom line. Episode 223: Your Friends Really Do Influence Your Spending Habits by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Save Money). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20 million visitors have stopped...
2017-01-0400 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYShould Homeownership Still Be the American Dream by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai shares his opinion of homeownership being the "American Dream." Episode 211: Should Homeownership Still Be the American Dream by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Real Estate Investing). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20 million visitors have stopped b...
2016-12-1900 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYWhat's Your Retirement Wealth Number by Sam Dogen of FinancialSamurai.comSam of Financial Samurai shares some wealth statistics and encourages you to check your retirement wealth number. Episode 199: What's Your Retirement Wealth Number by Sam Dogen of FinancialSamurai.com (Plus a Free Easy Retirement Calculator). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more...
2016-12-0100 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYDisadvantages of the ROTH IRA: Not All is What It Seems - Part 2 by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai has a controversial take on the Roth IRA. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 190: Disadvantages of the ROTH IRA: Not All is What It Seems - Part 2 by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Investing). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since...
2016-11-1800 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYDisadvantages of the ROTH IRA: Not All is What It Seems - Part 1 by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai has a controversial take on the Roth IRA. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 189: Disadvantages of the ROTH IRA: Not All is What It Seems - Part 1 by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (401k). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since...
2016-11-1700 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYThe Dark Side of Early Retirement - Part 2 by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai looks at early retirement from another angle. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 178: The Dark Side of Early Retirement - Part 2 by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (FIRE). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20 million visitors have...
2016-11-0200 minOptimal Finance Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYThe Dark Side of Early Retirement - Part 1 by Sam Dogen of Financial SamuraiSam of Financial Samurai looks at early retirement from another angle. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 177: The Dark Side of Early Retirement - Part 1 by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai (Financial Freedom). Sam Dogen's net worth took a beating in 2009 as the world was falling apart. He thought it would be a good idea to start a personal finance site to help himself and others make sense of chaos. After all, he had spent 10 years working in the finance industry, got his MBA from Cal, invested and saved aggressively, and still got financially rocked! Since then, more than 20 million visitors...
2016-11-0100 min
Invest Like a Boss24: Financial Samurai, Sam Dogen Zero to OneSam Dogen from Financial Samurai is one of the premier bloggers and names in self-made success. His blog www.FinancialSamurai.com provides actionable advice in living responsibly, making smart financial decision, and steps to accumulating wealth for an early retirement. Sam is a guy who transitioned from corporate America, to going out on his own starting with a blog and parlaying his success into other investments to build several income streams. He reached retirement just a few years after at the age of 34, and now enjoys living on the West Coast, playing tennis, and advising FinTech companies. We were...
2016-10-101h 11