Financial

For many first-time home buyers, purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions they will ever make. But beyond having a place to call your own, homeownership can…

Image source: shutterstock.com A lot of money advice assumes parenting is the default, so couples who aren’t raising children can feel like they’re supposed to justify their choices instead of…

In July 2009, I started Financial Samurai to make sense of the financial destruction unfolding at the time. I had been toying with the idea since 2006, when I graduated…

For investors worldwide, 2025 was anything but boring: It was great for metals, surprisingly bad for crypto and particularly nice for stocks outside of the U.S.

Image source: shutterstock.com Thirty-five has a way of making money feel more personal and less theoretical. You’re not just earning and spending anymore—you’re noticing what patterns repeat, what drains you,…

As someone who has been writing about financial independence and escaping corporate America since 2009, I’ve developed several rules that serve as the backbone for achieving FIRE and staying free.…

Recently, I’ve been experiencing a bout of financial hopelessness that’s been surprisingly hard to shake. Rationally, I know I’ll be OK, but mentally, I’m stuck in this negative loop. It…

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Splash Financial has made a “splash” in the student loan market by offering some of the best rates and best student loan bonuses available.  They started out focusing on medical…

Image source: shutterstock.com Having two incomes often feels like the ultimate financial advantage. There’s more flexibility, less stress about bills, and greater potential for saving and investing. But this comfort…