Money, Wealth & Power—A Daily Look at the Financial World
At 24, Jared Ebersole transformed his teenage passion for electric skateboards into a financial lifeline, funding his college education and eventually selling a majority stake in his business for $300,000. His path wasn’t glamorous—think exploded batteries and 100-hour workweeks—but it paid off. Now, he’s channeling that capital into a new venture, Lectec, while sharing hard-earned…
The job market’s a strange place these days. Plenty of careers out there offer solid pay—think $50,000 to $150,000, sometimes more—but the workers just aren’t showing up. From fixing planes to guarding data, industries are practically begging for help, and yet, the seats stay empty. It’s not hard to see why: burnout, outdated perceptions, or…
A man has hidden five treasure chests worth over $2 million across the United States, and the hunt is on. The chests are filled with rare collectibles and historical artifacts—items like gold, vintage Pokémon cards, and even pieces once owned by figures like Pablo Picasso and Jackie Onassis. The clues to finding these treasures are…
Most of us are used to handling $2 bills without thinking twice about their value. After all, they’re still legal tender, so they’re worth exactly $2. But what if you found out that certain $2 bills could be worth thousands—up to $20,000? That’s right—some bills with specific characteristics can fetch a pretty penny among collectors….
Riyadh just unveiled its long-awaited metro system, and it’s a big deal. The $22.5 billion project is the first underground railway in Saudi Arabia, and it’s expected to make a huge difference in how people get around the city. The metro will initially serve around 1.2 million people every day, with plans to grow to…
Finding a place to call home—or a smart spot to invest—feels tougher these days with prices all over the map and the economy shifting under our feet. The U.S. housing market’s a wild ride, but some cities are quietly setting up to boom over the next ten years. Jobs are growing, people are moving, and…
Millions of coins and bills pass through our hands every day, most of them worth exactly what’s printed on them. But some coins can be worth a whole lot more, thanks to their rarity, condition, and market demand. One particular 25-cent coin is a prime example—it’s worth much more than the usual quarter, potentially even…
Owning a home in Florida sounds like a slice of paradise—until the reality hits. These 16 cities flip the script, piling on floods, storms, and costs that’ll test your patience and your paycheck. With years of watching real estate and the economy, it’s clear Florida’s got some traps. Miami’s insurance spikes and Tampa’s soggy lots…
MingYang Smart Energy has launched the world’s first dual-headed wind turbine, the Ocean X, now fully operational at the Yangjiang Qingzhou IV offshore wind farm off Guangdong, China. With a combined capacity of over 16 MW, this turbine is capable of powering 30,000 homes annually (Source: OffshoreWind.biz). This milestone isn’t just about scaling up turbine…
Teenagers have always been a leading indicator of where the digital economy is heading. They shape social media trends, drive viral content, and often determine which platforms thrive — and which fade away. However, recent studies indicate that Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) is quickly losing relevance with this critical demographic, which could have serious…