If you own rental properties, this post may resonate with you. It’s about what to do with a property once a tenant gives notice: keep renting it out, sell and pay capital gains taxes, sell via a 1031 exchange to defer taxes, move back in to avoid taxes, or—most controversially—simply leave it empty. For most of| Financial Samurai
The other evening, my wife and I went to a school reception held for parents and alumni who donated at least a certain amount in the calendar school year. It was a warm, intimate gathering where we mingled with other parents, shared stories, and listened to the head of school and a couple of trustees| Financial Samurai
The grindcore culture is back and grindier than ever. At least that’s what Are Kharazian, an economist at fintech startup Ramp, says. (Disclosure: I’m an investor in Ramp through the Innovation Fund.) For those unfamiliar, Ramp is a corporate card company that makes doing expenses easier. But here’s the fascinating part: according to Kharazian, usage of| Financial Samurai