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Lauren Como
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Published in Making of a Millionaire

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How My $640,000 Portfolio is Invested

Answering one of the most common questions I receive on Medium about my portfolio. — One of the first articles that I ever posted on this platform was about how I built a net worth of $500,000 before I turned 30; I can’t believe I wrote that article almost a year ago! Since then, I’ve received numerous questions about how my portfolio is invested. In…

Money

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How My $640,000 Portfolio is Invested
How My $640,000 Portfolio is Invested
Money

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Published in The Startup

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3 Side Hustles That Are a Total Waste of Time

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…

Startup

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3 Side Hustles That Are a Total Waste of Time
3 Side Hustles That Are a Total Waste of Time
Startup

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Published in Making of a Millionaire

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A Janitor Making Over $270K a Year Illustrates How Most Americans Are Too Proud To Be Rich

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…

Money

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A Janitor Making Over $270K a Year Illustrates How Most Americans Are Too Proud To Be Rich
A Janitor Making Over $270K a Year Illustrates How Most Americans Are Too Proud To Be Rich
Money

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Published in Making of a Millionaire

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How I Built a Net Worth of $500,000 Before Age 30

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.

Finance

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How I Built a Net Worth of $500,000 Before Age 30
How I Built a Net Worth of $500,000 Before Age 30
Finance

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Dec 21, 2022

How to Get Out of a Dark Place

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…

Depression

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How to Get Out of a Dark Place
How to Get Out of a Dark Place
Depression

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Dec 13, 2022

Is Robinhood Safe?

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…

Investing

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Is Robinhood Safe?
Is Robinhood Safe?
Investing

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Nov 14, 2022

4 Steps to Save Your Job During a Recession

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? …

Finance

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4 Steps to Save Your Job During a Recession
4 Steps to Save Your Job During a Recession
Finance

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Sep 30, 2022

Where I’ve Been, Health Scares, and Why Patient Advocacy is Crucial

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…

Health

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Where I’ve Been, Health Scares, and Why Patient Advocacy is Crucial
Where I’ve Been, Health Scares, and Why Patient Advocacy is Crucial
Health

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Published in DataDrivenInvestor

·Jun 22, 2022

“You Made $105k Last Month, Yet You STILL Drive THAT Car?” Yes, I Do!

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…

Money

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“You Made $105k Last Month, Yet You STILL Drive THAT Car?” Yes, I Do!
“You Made $105k Last Month, Yet You STILL Drive THAT Car?” Yes, I Do!
Money

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Published in Entrepreneur's Handbook

·Jun 15, 2022

How To Determine if Your Online Side Hustle Will Be Profitable or a Waste of Time

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…

Business

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How To Determine if Your Online Side Hustle Will Be Profitable or a Waste of Time
How To Determine if Your Online Side Hustle Will Be Profitable or a Waste of Time
Business

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Lauren Como

Lauren Como

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I write about Investing, Business, and Sales. Want to reach out? Email me at laurenacomo1@gmail.com

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