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A Backwards Tax Identification System For Determining Your Freedom

Ever since two park rangers approached me at an empty public court while I was teaching my own children tennis, I've been thinking about how to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Not just to me. To anybody. The problem that afternoon wasn't that the rangers were doing their jobs. The problem was…

Financial Samurai · Aug 03

The 10 Most Prestigious Streets To Own A Home In San Francisco, Ranked

Sotelo Avenue in Forest Hill is the most prestigious street to own a home in San Francisco. I know. Someone on Broadway just spit out their $28 espresso. Stay with me. For 25 years I've watched San Franciscans argue about neighborhoods when neighborhoods are the wrong unit of measurement. As a…

Financial Samurai · Aug 01

You’ll Never Be Free From The Government: Introducing The Leash Ratio

There are layers to freedom, and most of us only ever peel back two. The first layer is breaking free from your parents. Some people manage it the summer after high school. Others are still depending on dad to pay their new credit card charges at 37. The second layer is breaking free from work. […]…

Financial Samurai · Jul 31

ProjectionLab Review 2026: Best DIY Retirement Planning Tool

After reviewing dozens of financial tools on this site since 2009, ProjectionLab is one of the most comprehensive planning tools I've come across. It shows you how today's financial decisions play out over the next 10, 20, and even 40 years, with a modern interface that makes financial planning…

Financial Samurai · Jul 29

Real Adults Are Not Financially Dependent On Their Parents (But That’s OK)

One of my biggest fears as a parent is raising kids who can’t launch into adulthood on their own. My hope is that by 26, three years after college to find their footing, they can support themselves without my money. If they can’t, I’m afraid I’ll feel like I failed them as a father. So […] The post…

Financial Samurai · Jul 27

Why Americans Are Richer, Happier, And Healthier Than You Think

Recently, I shared a sample budget of a family of four earning $408,000 a year on Twitter, the amount third-party data deems necessary to feel comfortable in San Francisco. To be clear, this wasn't my budget and it wasn't a recommendation. It was an illustration of how fast a six-figure household…

Financial Samurai · Jul 23

How Much A Family Needs To Earn To Live Comfortably By City: SF #1!

Back in 2018, I wrote that households need to earn $300,000 a year to live a middle-class lifestyle in an expensive coastal city. The internet was not pleased. I was called out of touch, delusional, and a few other things I can't print on a family finance blog. After having a second child in…

Financial Samurai · Jul 20

In Praise Of Unnecessary Suffering (Until It Does You In)

One of the greatest ironies in personal finance is that the people with the most money sometimes live the most uncomfortably. After spending another summer in Honolulu with my parents, I've been thinking hard about why. This post is a love letter to frugal parents everywhere. It's also a nudge for…

Financial Samurai · Jul 17

VCX NAV Estimate: What Fundrise’s Innovation Fund Is Really Worth

When Fundrise's Innovation Fund (VCX) listed on the NYSE on March 19, 2026, its net asset value was $18.97 a share. Within days, retail investors momentarily bid the price above $400. That's more than 20X NAV, a premium so rich it made 1999 look responsible. As a shareholder locked up until…

Financial Samurai · Jul 15

What It’s Like Waiting Out A 6-Month IPO Lockup As A Startup Employee

Before I die, I have a whole bucket list I want to get through. One item is experiencing what it's like to be a startup employee whose company goes public. If you're considering joining a startup, or already at one waiting for your lockup to expire, this post is for you. I spent 13 years in […] The…

Financial Samurai · Jul 13

How The Rich Justify Buying $9+ Million Homes They Barely Use

I toured a $9 million house in Honolulu to better understand the luxury housing market. I love real estate, and visiting nice homes for sale is one of my favorite hobbies. My parents are 81 and 78 and live in Honolulu. Like many people their age, they have a few health issues, and I'd like […] The…

Financial Samurai · Jul 10

The Optimal Time to Stop Paying for Your Kids’ Activities

With the World Cup on, I've been thinking about all the parents currently spending $3,500 to $7,000 a year on travel league soccer, dreaming their child might one day wear the national team jersey. Some elite club families are spending $8,000 to $15,000 a year once you add tournament travel,…