Podcast Episodes

Uncertainty, Fear, And Chaos: A Real Estate Investor's Best Friends

With trade wars, massive federal government employee cuts, fallout with Ukraine, and worsening relationships with European countries, the Trump administration is kicking off with significant uncertai…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

The Million-Dollar Mindset By Personal Finance Enthusiasts

With stock market volatility returning and the potential for an economic slowdown ahead, I can’t help but feel grateful for the incredible gains we’ve made in 2023 and 2024. This reflection led me to…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Building Purpose, Minimizing Regret, And Getting Off The Achievement Treadmill

I speak with Dr. Jordan Grumet about building purpose for a happier and more meaningful life. If you're feeling stuck, as many of us so inevitably do at some point, Dr. Grumet has a new book out call…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

How An Open-Ended Venture Capital Fund Operates

In part 2 of my discussion with Ben Miller, CEO of Fundrise, and sponsor of Financial Samurai, I ask him about how an open-ended venture capital fund works. 

If I’m going to build a $500,000+ positio…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Bull Case For Commercial Real Estate In 2025 And Beyond

In this episode, I speak to Ben Miller, co-founder and CEO of Fundrise about his outlook for commercial real estate in 2025. Despite high mortgage rates, he's taken a positive view and he shares the …

Published on 8 months ago

Why You Could Make More In Retirement Than While Working

One 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…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

What To Expect In 2025 For Stocks, Real Estate, And Financial Samurai

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you’re enjoying the time off and doing some reflecting. I’ve returned to San Francisco after eight days of being in Oahu and am ready to relax some more!

Here are some…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

How To Increase Your Chances Of Getting Into A Top College

I speak to high school principal, John Durante, about his latest book, Straight From The Admissions Office. We also talk in depth about how high school students can boost their chances of getting int…

Published on 9 months ago

Concerns From Retirement Planners With Steve Chen, Founder of Boldin (formerly NewRetirement)

I recently spoke with Steve Chen, founder of Boldin (formerly NewRetirement), about common concerns retirees face. Boldin stands out as the most comprehensive DIY financial planning software I’ve enc…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

The 4% Rule: Clearing Up Misconceptions With Its Creator Bill Bengen

I had the pleasure of speaking with Bill Bengen, creator of the "4% Rule" for retirement planning. Bill has been a reader of Financial Samurai for many years and has always been courteous in the com…

Published on 10 months ago