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
Reuters How Reuters’ Real-Time News Feed Helps Me React Quickly to Market Events Zoom! Imagine getting a secret message the instant something exciting happens on the playground! That’s what the Reuters news feed feels like for money news. It flashes updates super-fast, like lightning! If big news happens, like a toy company announcing a surprise … Read more
Tweets for Cash? Yep, It’s Real! Ever scrolled Twitter and thought, “I could do better than this”? Turns out, that’s a paying gig for some. I turned my tweet-obsessed brain into a $600 side hustle, all for a stranger. It’s not just about retweets and likes; it’s about understanding a brand’s voice and making it … Read more
SigFig How SigFig Manages My EXISTING Fidelity/Schwab Account (Without Moving My Money!) Ever wish someone could tidy your messy toy room without you having to pack everything up and move it? That’s SigFig! I loved my Fidelity account but felt lost managing it. SigFig connects right to my account – no moving required! It felt … Read more
Revolut Using Revolut Abroad Saved Me HUNDREDS on Currency Exchange Fees (Here’s How) Imagine getting extra souvenir money just because you used the right card overseas! On my trip, swapping money usually felt like losing coins down a drain with bad rates and fees. But with Revolut, I changed my dollars to Euros right in … Read more
Scholarship Search Sites (Scholarships.com, Fastweb, Scholly – General Category) How I Found $10,000 in Scholarships Using FREE Search Sites Like [Fastweb] Could clicking around on a free website really lead to actual money for college? It felt like searching for buried treasure, maybe a little unbelievable! I signed up for Fastweb, filled out my profile … Read more
How I Turned a Long Video Into a Viral Short My long video felt like a big, sleepy story no one finished. I felt kinda down, like telling a joke no one laughed at. So, I took just the super exciting bit, like the best bite of a giant cookie, and made it a super-fast, … Read more
YouTube Growth Strategies How I Doubled My YouTube Views in 30 Days Without Ads My view counter felt frozen, like a sad little snowman that wouldn’t melt. I didn’t have money for fancy ads, just my little camera and big hopes. So, I stopped guessing what people wanted and started listening. I looked at which … Read more
Credit Sesame Credit Sesame vs. Credit Karma: Which FREE Score App Gave Me Better Advice? Two free helpers giving advice – which one was clearer, like a better teacher? Credit Sesame gave me simple tips, like “pay bills on time!” Credit Karma sometimes offered more details. For me, Credit Sesame’s super simple “report card” style … Read more