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Can you achieve the American Dream by saving half your paycheck? Sam Dogen, founder of Financial Samurai, left Wall Street at 34 with a seven-figure nest egg after a demanding investment banking career. He saved “until it hurts” but would he do it differently? We discuss real estate, generational wealth, and financial freedom. [Episode 101]
Sam Dogen is the founder of Financial Samurai, one of the most visited sites on Financial Independence and Early Retirement.
Learn more about Sam:
• Financial Samurai: https://www.financialsamurai.com/who-is-sam-dogen-founder-of-financial-samurai/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-dogen-aa2152178/
• X/Twitter: https://x.com/financialsamura?lang=en
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