Sam Stone

Sam is the founder of personal finance and self-improvement blog Smarter and Harder. His mission is to start exciting new conversations that empower people to improve their work, lives, and money, and have fun doing it. In all things, he strives to lead with positivity, understanding, and more than a bit of enthusiasm.

The Inheritance Tax: Making Death and Taxes a Little Less Certain

Author: Sam Stone
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As Benjamin Franklin stated over 200 years ago, “…in this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” The adage rings especially true where these two certainties intersect – namely, the inheritance tax. When navigating a difficult end-of-life transition, money is likely the last thing grieving loved ones want on their … Read more

Captivating Profits, Controversial Practices, and Corporate Plundering: What Is Private Equity?

Author: Sam Stone
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Private equity is one of the largest areas of the financial sector but remains largely a mystery to most. Since the average retail investor generally doesn’t have direct access to private equity funds, they become a black box. So, what is private equity, and how can it affect you and your finances? Unless you’re a … Read more

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