As we wrap up 2024, it’s time to highlight the best posts from Financial Samurai this year. When I started Financial Samurai in July 2009, my goal was to publish three posts a week for 10 years. I achieved that milestone in July 2019, but much like Forrest Gump, I kept on going.

Writing has always been my creative outlet, giving me joy and purpose. Now, as a father to two young children (5 and 7.5), my goal is to keep writing until they both are 18 in 2037. I hope that by demonstrating discipline and focus through my work, they’ll be inspired to take their academics seriously.

My mission is to show them the value of grit—continuing to push forward despite challenges. Life will always present setbacks, and excuses will come easily. But if you keep going and look for solutions, it’s hard to fail!

Of course, since

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