Republic How I Invested in a Hot Startup for Just $100 Using Republic (Non-Accredited!) Ever wish you could help build a cool new invention, even with just pocket money? I discovered Republic, a place where amazing new companies ask everyone, not just rich people, for a little help! I saw a startup I loved and, … Read more
CNBC How Watching CNBC’s “Fast Money” Taught Me About Market Sentiment (Not Investing!) Wow! Ever feel like everyone on the playground suddenly loves blue swings today, even if yesterday it was red ones? Watching CNBC’s “Fast Money” show felt like that! Lots of fast talking, excitement, sometimes worry – it showed me how grown-ups feel … Read more
Ellevest Investing Designed for Women? My Experience with Ellevest’s Unique Approach Ever feel like money advice wasn’t quite made for you? That’s how I felt until I found Ellevest! They actually talk about how money can be different for women, like maybe needing plans for taking time off for babies or living longer. It felt … Read more
E*TRADE How E*TRADE’s Power Platform Took My Trading From Casual to Serious (Almost!) Ready to trade like a superhero instead of just playing? That’s how switching to E*TRADE’s Power Platform felt! Before, I was just clicking buttons casually. This new platform had cool charts and speedy tools – like upgrading from toy tools to real … Read more
Going Merry How Going Merry Helped Me Apply to 10 Scholarships with ONE Application Bundle! My eyes felt ready to cross after filling out the SAME info on countless scholarship forms – ugh! Then I stumbled onto Going Merry and saw “Bundled Applications.” Wait, what? Could I really apply to multiple scholarships by filling things … Read more
Sub-Niche 2: Thumbnail Creation How I Made a Thumbnail That Got 5 Million Clicks in a Week My video felt amazing, but its picture (thumbnail) was like a shy little mouse nobody noticed! It made me feel invisible. Then, I tried something new: a super bright background, my face looking SHOCKED, pointing at something crazy … Read more
Credit Card Issuer Apps (e.g., Chase, Capital One, Amex, Discover) Stop Paying for Credit Scores! How My Chase App Gives Me My FICO Score FREE Paying money just to see my own credit score felt like buying air! Then, surprise! I opened my regular Chase bank app, poked around, and boom – there was my … Read more
Savingforcollege.com How Savingforcollege.com Helped Me Pick the BEST 529 Plan (Not Just My State’s!) Thinking about saving for college felt like staring at a giant map with too many roads! I almost just picked my home state’s 529 plan, thinking it was the only choice. But Savingforcollege.com opened my eyes! It was like a super-smart … Read more
SSA.gov (My Social Security) How Checking My Social Security Statement on SSA.gov Found an Earnings Error! My future Social Security check felt like a mystery prize based on years of work! I finally checked my earnings record on SSA.gov’s “My Social Security” account. Scrolling through past years, wait… one year looked WAY too low! It … Read more
AngelList How I Invested in the Next Potential Unicorn Using AngelList Syndicates Imagine finding a tiny baby horse you believe might grow into a magical unicorn! That’s what AngelList felt like. It’s a place where people share secret tips about brand-new companies, the little guys with HUGE ideas. I joined a ‘syndicate,’ like a group … Read more