The Financial Samurai Podcast Sam Dogen: Financial Samurai founder, personal finance blogger

Hi everyone! Thanks to all of you who pre-order a hard copy of my new book coming out on June 28, 2022 with Portfolio Penguin. If you haven't ordered yet, you can click here to purchase on Amazon or anywhere you like to buy books. I think it's going to be the best personal finance book out there.
In this episode, let me share with you 5 reasons why I wrote the book. 
www.financialsamurai.com/buythisnotthat

I think sometimes, we focus too much on saving, investing, and working hard to build more wealth. Instead, there's an easier way, and that's finding a partner with your same ideals.  Post mentioned: https://www.financialsamurai.com/my-secret-to-retiring-early-with-only-a-4-million-net-worth-and-two-kids/

If you want to have a better retirement, feel less stressed, and be happier, follow a dynamic safe withdrawal rate. 
Posts mentioned:
https://www.financialsamurai.com/dynamic-safe-withdrawal-rate-in-retirement/
https://www.financialsamurai.com/withdrawal-rate-in-retirement-bear-market/
https://www.financialsamurai.com/the-negatives-of-early-retirement-life-nobody-likes-to-talks-about/

Have you ever wondered how some millionaires and multi-millionaires can pay zero federal income taxes? You'll find out how in this post.
Posts referenced: 
https://www.financialsamurai.com/how-to-feel-less-guilty-about-paying-no-federal-income-taxes/
https://www.financialsamurai.com/how-to-pay-little-to-no-taxes-for-the-rest-of-your-life/

Here are 8 reasons why you may want to invest in private funds. There are a couple reasons that nobody really talks about or thinks about that could make you a lot more money than you think. Linked post: Why Invest In Private Funds Despite High Fees

The Fed has finally started to raise rates for the first time since December, 2018. Let's look at how stocks have performed during previous rate hike cycles and how higher Fed Funds Rates will impact borrowing costs across different sectors.
Posts with graphs mentioned: 
Stock Market Performance During Previous Rate-Hike Cycles
Fed Rate Hikes Won't Significantly Impact Borrowing Costs
For an easy way to invest in real estate, a top-performing sector in a rising interest rate environment, check out Fundrise. Fundrise invests in single-family and multi-family rentals across the Sunbelt.