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Investing

Banks often renew a CD automatically at maturity, which can lock you into a lower rate than other banks offer. Compare rates…

December 4, 2024 · 2 min read

Mike Cessario sold still water bottled in Austria in punk-styled tallboy cans after a viral low-budget video; Liquid Death was…

October 25, 2026 · 2 min read

Investor Niko Bonatsos names two founder traits: building something you need yourself, and a take-risks, fail-fast, iterate-fast…

November 19, 2024 · 2 min read

A success mindset in five pillars: mental awareness, cognitive skills, business principles, business discipline and systems.…

October 21, 2024 · 5 min read

Five income sources compared: REITs, which must pay out at least 90% of taxable income, dividend stocks, room and car rentals,…

October 25, 2026 · 3 min read

GoTranscript pays about $0.60 per audio minute and TranscribeMe starts you on 2 to 4 minute clips after a trial. Scribie and Rev…

October 25, 2026 · 4 min read

DoorDash lets you deliver by bicycle, e-bike, scooter or motorcycle, but walking is no longer a sign-up option. Pros, cons and…

October 25, 2026 · 6 min read

Shipt runs its shopper check through Checkr: a motor vehicle report plus a criminal search. It takes about 5 to 7 business days;…

October 25, 2026 · 4 min read

Shipt screens shoppers with a Checkr criminal and driving-record check. What it can show, how old offenses count, and how to…

October 25, 2026 · 4 min read

Dashers get no PTO or 401(k), but do get accident cover, $4.99 DashPass and partner deals. DasherDirect is now Crimson; Early…

October 25, 2026 · 5 min read