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    Long-term Investing
    5 min

    How to Buy Your Freedom From the 9–6 in 2026

    Want to quit your 9–6, start a company, or go back to school? Build a Freedom Fund that lets you walk away with confidence and a financial cushion.

    Dec 22, 2025Read More
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    Technology
    5 min

    So You Want to Buy Crypto? Let's Talk About What You're Actually Getting Into

    Thinking about buying crypto for the first time? Before you jump in, let’s talk about what you’re actually getting into: the real potential, the actual risks, and whether it’s right for you.

    Dec 15, 2025Read More
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    Business
    5 min read

    Interest Rates Are Dropping. Here’s How to Make That Work for You

    The Fed just made borrowing cheaper, and quietly rewired how your money moves. In this issue, we break down, in under 5 minutes, how a rate cut can lower your bills, boost your investing options, and give you a perfect window to clean up expensive debt.

    Dec 8, 2025Read More
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    Investment Strategy
    5 min

    The ‘Set It and Forget It’ Investment Hack That Could Turn $100 into Thousands

    What are DRIP plans and why do experienced investors love them? Learn how dividend reinvestment can supercharge your long-term portfolio growth.

    Dec 1, 2025Read More
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    Investment Strategy
    5 min

    Balling on a Budget: How to Invest in Premium Stocks on Any Budget

    Learn how fractional shares let you own Tesla, Amazon, Apple & Nvidia without paying full share prices. Start investing in elite stocks with any budget today.

    Nov 23, 2025Read More
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    Investment Strategy
    5 min

    The Math Trick Billionaires Use to Double Their Money

    Discover the Rule of 72, the simple formula that shows exactly when your investments will double. Learn how to calculate compound interest growth, understand return rates as a beginner investor, and see real examples

    Nov 17, 2025Read More
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    Investment Strategy
    5 min

    It’s Not Your Fault You’re Broke. Here’s Why.

    Struggling financially? It’s not your fault. Learn why the system changed, how inflation punishes savers, and what you can do to start building real wealth.

    Nov 25, 2025Read More
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    Investment Strategy
    7 min read

    Your First $100: The One Investment Every Beginner Should Start With

    Index funds and ETFs are the easiest way for beginners to start investing. Sergio explains how one simple purchase gives you instant diversification across hundreds of companies, automatic risk management, and low fees.

    Nov 2, 2025Read More
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    Investment Strategy
    7 min read

    I Stopped Waiting for the Perfect Moment to Invest (You Should Too)

    Market timing is a myth. Discover how Sergio Avedian uses Dollar Cost Averaging and consistent investing to build real wealth without predicting market moves.

    Oct 26, 2025Read More

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