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Cryptocurrency is often lauded as “the future of money,” with quite a few caveats. As crypto becomes more and more popular, it makes one wonder exactly how many people in the United States own cryptocurrency? It’s a digital store of value, sure. But can you buy a cup of coffee at a gas station with… Read more

In a perfect world, a side hustle should be something that brings joy and fulfillment to your life – not just additional income. When you choose a side hustle that aligns with your passions and interests, you’ll be more likely to put in the time and effort needed to make it successful. Not only will… Read more

Taking trips down memory lane can be fun, but this one, where we look at what $1 could buy you in the year you were born, will bum you out about the sad power of inflation. The team at GoBankingRates recently cobbled together this list of what things cost in a given year. Whether you’re a… Read more

Whether you are a college student, a teenager, a stay-at-home mom, or a busy father, doing some extra work can help you earn more money. In fact, you may even make a full-time income from the comforts of your home. Luckily, there are more and more online jobs that you can enter quickly, and experts… Read more

A lot of people are now embracing the idea of a side hustle. In fact, almost 46.5 million people in Canada and the United States are working outside their 9-5 jobs. In this post, you’ll learn effective strategies to help turn your passion into a full time side hustle. For most people, making some extra… Read more

In the world of personal finance, there are more campy proverbs and investment witticisms than anyone could possibly process in a lifetime. Some are steeped in data, while others sound good but could use some serious fact-checking. Today we’re going to test the merits of one such saying you’ve probably heard about grocery shopping. Should… Read more

“TikTok made me buy it!” is a phrase you might have seen heard or seen floating around the Internet. It’s about the power Tiktok has in driving consumer behavior, especially when it comes to quirky and niche products. It’s all about the power of influencer marketing. You know, when you scroll through your “For You”… Read more

Apple founder Steve Jobs died of pancreatic cancer on October 5, 2011. Now, more than a decade after his death, Jobs’ famous 2005 commencement speech at Stanford University remains to be a source of sage life advice. The commencement speech is regarded as such an important life lesson that there is a text version of… Read more

The American Dream has always been about chasing success and making a better life for yourself and your loved ones. And these days, it seems that many people are chasing the dream of making money on YouTube and becoming a successful YouTuber. YouTube can be a lucrative platform for creators, with many YouTubers earning significant… Read more

A couple of years ago, I had to take a long, hard look in the mirror about my savings habits. I wasn’t hurting. But I also wasn’t thriving. This was driving me crazy. I wanted to thrive. Some context: A cross-country career move from New York City to Los Angeles was starting to evaporate my… Read more

When it comes to marriage and money, picking the right partner has as big of an impact on your financial future as just about anything else. That doesn’t mean you should marry for money over love, but it means that if you pick someone who is terrible with money, you could end up in financial… Read more

Very few things in life are better than free money. Especially when it’s free money you didn’t know you had coming. Which is why it’s smart to regularly conduct searches for unclaimed money that’s rightfully yours—according to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, approximately 1 in 10 people have unclaimed cash or property just… Read more

Here at Wealth Gang we’re always on the hunt for careers our readers can pursue to build wealth. Because all the financial advice in the world is pointless if you aren’t generating income, whether it be from a side hustle, gig economy job, passive income strategy, or one of these blue collar jobs. Six-Figure Jobs… Read more

There are different factors that we can consider in choosing whether to invest in a certain country or not. According to the World Bank Group, the main factors that are important to individuals and corporations are natural resources, strategic assets, markets, and the country’s efficiency. The selection for the best countries to invest in 2021… Read more

Going from the top to the bottom is an easy fall. Former Olympic Gold medal-winner Ryan Lochte knows this journey all too well. After winning his first gold medal at the age of 20, Lochte became a sports and pop culture star. Between 2004 and 2016, Lochte won 12 Olympic medals and is one of… Read more

It’s safe to say no one likes working on Fridays. Sure, you may tie loose ends on a project or prepare for Monday. But it’s mostly the day people phone it in at the office, either pretending to work or socializing with coworkers at lunch or happy hour. So, why not give everyone Friday off?… Read more

If you haven’t hit F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence Retire Early), there’s a good chance you’re still in your wealth accumulation phase. And that, of course, means you probably have a full-time job. Whatever field you find yourself in, the goal is always to move up the ladder and have your salary increase as well. That said,… Read more

House flipping is seen by many as a ticket to the American Dream – financial success and upward mobility. The idea of buying a fixer-upper, renovating it, and reselling it for a profit is alluring. If you’re willing to hustle, it’s a way to make big bucks in a short period of time, all without… Read more

One of the most important things for any smart investor out there is to understand the meaning of investment income. After all, most of us invest our money in order to make a more significant profit at the other end, right? In the investing world, there are thousands of different investment opportunities available to us,… Read more

Although the value and purchasing power of a dollar isn’t what it used to be, becoming a millionaire is still a monumental financial step. There is a stigma attached to reaching millionaire status that gives you a sense of financial security. But for a lot of people, they still see a million dollars as an… Read more

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Money management and general personal finance isn’t taught in school. While financially smart actions like spending less than you earn and investing your money might seem obvious, so many people in the world lack financial literacy. And that leads to financial struggles. Those struggles can also lead to people making even bigger money mistakes. Today, we… Read more

It is human nature that as we get older, and hopefully wiser, we can look back and pinpoint things we could have done better. The same holds true for when we look at our finances. As painful as the process may be, understanding your past financial mistakes will help you avoid making them again in… Read more

It is AI’s (Artificial Intelligence) world and we are living in it. Or at least that is what it seems like recently. From ChatGPT to Scribe to Stock images made completely from AI, the world is being taken by storm and it’s time to either ride the wave or get out of the ocean. Will… Read more