Retirement
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2025 401(k) Contribution Limits: Bigger Savings, Better Retirement
The 401(k) contribution limit for employees in 2025 has increased to $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. The employer contribution…
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Four Years Later, You
Every time a political candidate asks if you’re better off than four years ago, I can’t help but chuckle. Their…
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2025 Tax Brackets: New Ideal Incomes For Workers And Retirees
The IRS has announced new income limits for its seven tax brackets for 2025, with thresholds increased by about 2.7%…
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The Surprising Benefits Of Donating To Your Kid
Out of all the things you could donate your hard-earned money to, giving to your child’s school might not be…
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Apply Stop Losses To Protect Your Wealth And Quality Of Life
As an investor, it’s essential to understand that risk assets come with no guaranteed returns. Setting and following a stop…
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Wine and Whiskey: Investing for Enjoyment and Diversification
Investing in alternative assets has become an increasingly popular way to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds. Wine and whiskey,…
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Finishing Rich Despite A Low-Return Stock Market Environment
Since the bottom of the global financial crisis in July 2009, the S&P 500 has generally experienced a strong bull…
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Overwhelmed, Not Bored: An Unexpected Challenge Of Retirement
Before retiring in 2012, I didn’t fear boredom or loneliness. It never occurred to me that I would be bored…
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Reflecting On A Year After Purchasing A House I Didn
October 2024 marks one year since I purchased the most expensive house I could afford. Leading up to the purchase,…
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An 80/20 Stock-Heavy Portfolio In Retirement Might Be Ideal
This guest post is by Vaughn, a long-time Financial Samurai reader who retired at 44 and is now 55. Vaughn’s…
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