Yes, you read that title correctly. Venture capital–the asset class previously unattainable for most of us–is available to the rest of us with just a few clicks thanks to Sweater. By pooling capital from thousands…

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We’ve all seen enough shows about Silicon Valley to know the broad strokes of venture capital, along with the fact it’s reserved for the uber rich. Until now! Sweater is a wealth tech company founded…

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While U.S. currency has undergone changes over the years, perhaps it’s time for a full overhaul, one that ditches the familiar look in favor of something bolder. Enter Andrey Avgust, a graphic designer from Belarus,…

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Despite cash being the easiest money type thing in the world to use, people just aren’t carrying it. More and more often, people’s wallets are devoid of paper money, instead full of plastic rectangles. They’re…

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For some people, the New Year is a time to start looking for a new job. It could be a resolution of theirs, or a product of the heartlessly utilitarian practice of firing people during…

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We’re always looking for thinner wallets to avoid sporting a Costanza. Unfortunately a paper thin wallet usually only accommodates a few essentials.. That means that gift card you’ve been hanging on to since your birthday…

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Being too old for a piggy bank doesn’t mean you just stop collecting your change. Plastic might be the payment method of choice now, but cash is still king. You’re bound to end up with…

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Being “rich” is matter of perspective. But if all you’ve got is money on the mind, author Ramit Sethi’s book “I Will Teach You to Be Rich” may be a wise investment. A practical approach…

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Have you ever seriously wondered what you’d do for a million dollars, but weren’t sure if you’d like the answer? Why not start a little lower and test your limits at greedypeople.com? Or if you’ve…

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Throw out that Mr. Nice Guy mentality and don’t let anyone walk all over you ever again. Martin Kihn’s A$$hole: How I Got Rich & Happy by Not Giving a Damn About Anyone & How…

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Wanna become filthy stinking rich – like sleeping in your dough stacks rich? Read it, learn it, live it, and love it with this secret spilling book by Christopher Tennant. It’s going to be raining…

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If you always find yourself with loose bills (and if you do we envy you), tame your green with the Paul Smith Money Clip. This tiny guy is just a few inches tall but the…

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