Free trials. Ah, yes. Don’t you love them? What better way to test the waters and show customers why they should keep that membership active. For many subscription-based companies, this is where they will either grow tenfold or fold under pressure. It’s easy to give something away for free and…

Delusion is the biggest economic bubble — According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Inflation rose to 8.6% within the last year — the fastest increase since December 1981. I personally believe it’s higher than what we’re told, but I digress. Food prepared at home now costs 10% more than it did a year ago. Over the…

For a joke coin, serious money could have been made — In case you haven’t noticed, the Dogecoin Millionaire is no longer a dogecoin millionaire. I’m sure you knew that already, but I wanted to remind you. Graham Stephan couldn’t get him to sell. MeetKevin couldn’t make him take a profit. The warnings of youtube commenters fell on deaf ears. …

Think wealth can buy health? Ask Steve Jobs — Recently, I ran a Twitter poll asking people if they would rather: a) work 20 hours a week for $50,000 a year or b) work 40 hours a week for $100,000 a year. I had a hunch on what the outcome would be. My hunch was right. People are willing…

Don’t be drained trying to get paid. — Online surveys. You love them. You hate them. They potentially harvest your data. For some, it’s a stress-free way to earn extra cash. To others, it’s a serious side hustle. However you see it, it’s something everyone should try at least once. Surveys can feel like a chore, but it…

Discipline is the key to your future home — It’s 4 am in the morning and I’m binge-watching Aaron Vankampen’s TikTok videos. Yes, I need to sleep so I can wake up for work in the morning, but I can’t stop watching. Who is he? Aaron Vankampen is a content creator who knocks on wealthy people’s homes and asks…

Swimming with the sharks — In 2019, Uber went public on the NYSE. The IPO raked in $8.1 billion dollars — putting the company’s valuation at around $75 billion. It was the biggest NYSE IPO of the year and one of the most lucrative venture capital deals in history. Even with the price slump on…

Diversify more than your assets — Everyone should have at least one checking account by the time they’re an adult. Surprisingly, there are a few adults who do not have a checking account. Some people still believe in keeping cash under the mattress and in shoeboxes. Some make money where they sleep, others sleep on their…

Real change comes from within — “If you want to make the world a better place. Take a look at yourself and make that change.” — Michael Jackson If people took the time to live by that quote, maybe the world would be a better place. Do you know someone who refuses to own up to…