These side hustles wasted my time and thousands of dollars. — After surviving 2020, I’d argue that everyone needs a side hustle. As we learned, having one source of income — particularly coming from an employer — is incredibly high-risk. Not all side hustles are created equally, and most articles on the topic suggest either very basic ideas (driving for Uber…

Most Americans limit their ability to build wealth as they pursue expensive degrees, “respectable” careers, and spend like they’re in Congress to impress people that they don’t even like. — It was 2016, and I was sitting at my desk at my corporate job in Silicon Valley when a news notification popped up on my MacBook that I couldn’t resist opening; it was about Liang Zhao Zhang, a janitor for BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), who made over $270,000 the…

No, I did not start a dropshipping store, join a network marketing company, or receive an inheritance or other financial assistance. I did this on my own, and so can you! — Saving is Imperative and Very Easy with the Right Mindset I can’t stress this enough! We all logically know that if we make $60,000 a year and spend $65,000, we will be in trouble-yet, so many Americans do this. So much of this (in my humble opinion) has to do with mindset.

How I’m managing to stay afloat during a season of depression and loss — This has been an incredibly difficult year for me, marked by a significant loss, and thus, this post is dedicated to those who are hurting. It started in May when my doctors began to worry that my orthognathic surgery (double jaw surgery) that I underwent in 2021 was failing, and…

Experts weigh in + why I moved my funds off the platform — I don’t want this post to be perceived as me bashing Robinhood. I used them for a very long time, and I’m grateful for the precedent that they set across the industry — that trading should be free. They’ve continued to innovate and offer interesting products that other brokerages do…

Now’s the time to take action — don’t wait for the layoffs. — Are we in a recession? That’s the big debate. Many politicians and economists on the right say “yes” — we are indeed in a recession. Folks on the other side of the aisle will tell you that we have a strong labor market, and thus everything is gravy. My opinion? …

It’s been…quite the summer…. — This is a very difficult post to write, but I’ve finally mustered up the courage to discuss what’s been going on over the past few months. Firstly, I greatly appreciate the emails, LinkedIn messages, and even texts from those that I’ve met through this platform. Knowing that people care makes…

Here’s the truth about wealth and how the rich spend, save, and invest — My car is a key point of controversy with some of my family members and friends. I drive a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, and it currently has slightly over 127,000 miles on it. I don’t have a car payment and it’s a reliable mode of transportation….why would I sell it? In…

Don’t waste time on the wrong side hustle. — You know we’re in interesting times when 86% of young Americans want to be social media influencers or online creators. In all honesty, I understand the appeal. The 9–5 grind, the office politics, and the corporate layoffs can be a total nightmare. With that said, I do believe it’s important…