Stories
Dive into inspiring and insightful stories from the world of finance and cryptocurrency. Discover personal journeys, success tales, lessons learned, and unique experiences shared by investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts. These stories offer motivation and real-world perspectives to help you navigate your own financial path.
When Madison Krigbaum launched her travel blog in 2017, she had no strategy, no audience — and no plans to quit her job and travel full-time. Side Hustle: Travel blogging Revenue: $2,000/month Started: 2017 Featured Quote: “It’s not flashy. It’s not fast. But it’s mine. And that makes all the difference.” “I just knew I…
When COVID shut down public spaces in 2020, Crail and Joey did just the opposite: they opened their backyard. Using a shared Google Calendar, neighbors could reserve time in their pool — just to get a break from lockdown life. Side Hustle: Backyard pool rental (via Swimply) Revenue: $100,000+ total earnings Started: 2020 Featured Quote:…
Martin De Anda took a flyer gig on a whim. He figured it’d be a one-off — a quick job posting flyers around Los Angeles for a small business that found him on Airtasker, a local gig app where people get paid to complete odd jobs nearby. But that one task led to another. Then…
When Melia Long first heard she could earn extra money washing other people’s laundry, she was intrigued — but skeptical. After nearly two decades working in healthcare as a medical assistant, she wasn’t interested in a late-night gig driving around town. Side Hustle: At-home laundry service Revenue: $2,000/month gross, ~$800/month profit Started: 2023 Featured Quote:…
Emily Odio-Sutton never planned to become a full-time Etsy entrepreneur. But one night in early 2023, wide awake and doomscrolling through Instagram, she found herself searching for something more than campus emails and student meetings. Side Hustle: Print-on-demand (POD) gifts Revenue: $560K+ in 2 years Started: January 2023 Featured Quote: “Research what sells first— then…
In a surprising turn of events, tech billionaire Elon Musk has publicly expressed regret over some of his recent social media posts targeting President Donald Trump. This admission marks a significant shift in the relationship between the two influential figures, who have experienced a tumultuous public feud in recent weeks. The Escalation of Tensions The…
Headline: European banks have spent over €1.1 billion cutting ties with senior executives—commonly referred to as “material risk takers”—between 2018 and 2024, signaling widespread cost‑cutting and structural reshaping efforts. 🔍 Key Stats & Highlights 🛠 Why Now? Deep‑cut Restructuring Momentum 💬 Industry Reactions & Recruiter Insights An anonymous senior financial recruiter noted:“It’s much harder to get…
The Panama Canal, a critical artery for global trade, is facing unprecedented scrutiny as a $23 billion deal involving the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) threatens its longstanding principle of neutrality. ⚓ The Deal: A Game-Changer in Global Shipping Led by MSC and supported by BlackRock, the consortium aims to acquire 43 ports worldwide from Hong…
✍️ Overview The European Commission plans to unveil its 18th package of sanctions targeting Russia amid mounting calls to pressure President Putin into ceasing hostilities in Ukraine. Central to this new round: The updates follow persistent lobbying by Baltic states and Ukraine, emphasizing energy chokeholds, banking restrictions, shadow fleet designations, and infrastructure cut-offs. Why Now?…
Top-level US officials describe the current round of trade negotiations underway in London as “going well,” signaling cautious optimism from both sides in a high-stakes economic diplomacy effort aimed at easing long-standing tensions. 🔍 1. Background & Why It Matters After a preliminary agreement in Geneva last month, where both nations tentatively eased hefty tariffs…
