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Damien Peters

Damien is a Personal Finance Nerd and former Facebook Product Manager who started Wealth Noir to help others find wealth. He actively invests in stocks, robo advisors, and cryptocurrency ... but loves real estate investing. He holds an MBA from MIT and a Comp Sci & Econ degrees from Unv. of MD. He's a proud dad, which is his biggest accomplishment.

Bali & Thailand: Creating a Romantic Getaway with Travel Points

May 7, 2018 By Damien Peters Leave a Comment
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It was 2015, and we needed a break. My wife and I had been married for a few years and enjoying our new life together in California. We got new jobs in 2014, which meant more money, but also a lot more time at work and a lot more saving. I couldn’t tell you exactly […]

Filed Under: The Lifestyle, Travel & Travel Rewards

The Feel-Good Budget for Building Wealth

April 16, 2018 By Damien Peters 2 Comments
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People hate budgeting or learning to make a budget (myself included). I mean really, really hate it. Maybe it’s the work it takes to track and categorize your spending. Maybe it’s the idea of restricting yourself from your full spending potential. Maybe it’s some core human aversion to thinking about money. Who knows… The thing […]

Filed Under: Spending, The Knowledge

The Accredited Investor: What It Means and The Opportunities it Unlocks

April 2, 2018 By Damien Peters 12 Comments
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The Accredited Investor

I didn’t know I wanted to be an accredited investor until I found out what an accredited investor was. It was 2014. I had just started my new job at Facebook and was starting to get more into personal finances. After having been laid off from my first tech job, I had a newfound respect […]

Filed Under: The Knowledge, Wealth Matters

Why I Refinanced My Student Loans

March 12, 2018 By Damien Peters 13 Comments
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Ever since I was a kid, I didn’t like owing people money or people owing me money. I don’t even remember all the stories, but my family has always been quick to tell me about my early inclinations towards money management. I used to collect spare change, I would ask for a dime back if […]

Filed Under: Student Loans, The Lifestyle

8 Ways to Save on Rent and Homeownership

March 5, 2018 By Damien Peters 6 Comments
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8 Ways to Save on Rent and Homeownership

Home, shelter, a house. A basic need we all have and one of the most expensive things we spend our money on. Housing remains one of the biggest expenses for most people and is inescapable. While it can be easy to spend less on food, clothing, and vacations … it can be harder to save […]

Filed Under: Spending, The Knowledge

Breaking Down Debt: The Good, The Bad, and the OK

February 26, 2018 By Damien Peters 2 Comments
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Breaking Down Debt-The Good The Bad and the OK

“Debt is bad! Crush your Debt! Get Debt Free!” If you read as many personal finance sites as I do, then you’ve seen at least one of these messages within the last week. Debt is definitely on the minds of a lot of people. And with good reason. The average American holds $5,700 in credit […]

Filed Under: Debt, The Knowledge

Discovering Investing and Finding Entrepreneurship: An Interview with Phillip Washington, Jr.

January 29, 2018 By Damien Peters Leave a Comment
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Phillip Washington, Jr. Interview

“The following conversation was conducted over email and edited for flow and clarity.” We actively seek out members of our community who are doing important things in personal finance. We want to give you examples of different paths to creating your own wealth. Each story uncovers valuable insights to help shape your personal wealth journey. […]

Filed Under: Interviews, Stocks & Bonds, The Lifestyle

How to Buy A Country

December 4, 2017 By Damien Peters 6 Comments
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How to Buy a Country

When I was a kid, I wanted to buy a country. Really, is there any better sign of wealth to a pre-teen? As I got older my definition of owning a country matured into owning a piece of the economy. Learn how you can easily own a piece of a country with ETFs.

Filed Under: Stocks & Bonds, The Knowledge

Using Cyber Monday and Black Friday to Build Wealth

November 27, 2017 By Damien Peters 2 Comments
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The holiday shopping season doesn’t need to always turn into reckless spending on things you don’t need. With a little thought and effort, Cyber Monday and Black Friday can be a great time to invest in generating wealth. Find out how to maximize this time of year.

Filed Under: Spending, The Lifestyle

How to Earn More, Get a Raise and Maximize your Income

November 6, 2017 By Damien Peters 1 Comment
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How to Earn More, Get a Raise and Maximize your Income

An important part of building wealth is maximizing your income. This may be as simple as asking for a raise at work but could mean finding a new job or getting a side hustle. Hear about proven ways to increase your income and build wealth faster.

Filed Under: Career & Salary, The Knowledge

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