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.
Amelia Eudailey used to log off Zoom calls to attend strategy meetings. These days, she logs off to prep shrimp salad, mash potatoes, and slice sourdough buns — all for a hot dog. Side Hustle: Swedish hot dog pop-up (Chef Hej Hej) Revenue: $1,600–$2,000 per event Started: 2023 (full-time since Oct. 2024) Featured Quote: “I…
$10,000 a month. For some, it sounds like a fantasy. For others, it’s a benchmark — the point where bills are covered, savings grow, and work starts to feel optional. But is it actually realistic, especially if you don’t have a high-paying job, a huge following, or money to burn? Yes — and I’ve done…
Most of us have seen the promises: “Get paid for your opinion!” Or maybe we’ve tried the survey apps — tapping through endless questions for pennies, hoping it all adds up to something worthwhile. Side Hustle: Paid research studies Revenue: $100–$300/month Started: 2024 Featured Quote: “This isn’t a primary income stream. It’s a supplement —…
After the tariff war on “Liberation Day” in April 2025 caused a huge market shock, the recent Sino-US policies have eased in stages, and the United States has implemented tariff exemptions for key commodities such as smartphones and laptops on November 15. Combined with the lower-than-expected inflation data in the United States in May, the…
As the cryptocurrency market continues to heat up and the demand for mining grows day by day, XRP Mining, the world’s leading cloud mining platform, is setting off an unprecedented technological and revenue revolution. With efficient, green and intelligent mining services, the platform helps global users easily achieve up to $79,600 in passive income per…
Because the global cryptocurrency market is forecasted to reach anywhere between $7 and $10 trillion by 2025, investors are laying out plans to capitalize on the substantial gains expected to arrive for memecoins very soon. For a long time, Ripple (XRP) has garnered considerable attention due to its utility in international payments, as well as…
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:…
