REAL ESTATE NEWS (Los Angeles, CA) — When it comes to making a living, investing, thriving or just surviving, things are changing at a faster pace than ever before. In fact, one investment just shot up more than 12% in the past week alone. Another way of saying it: The U.S. Dollar dropped in value by twelve percent in one week, compared to Bitcoin, the first and most popular cryptocurrency, and likely the #1 hedge against stagflation. Plenty of other types of investments, industries and careers are also booming during these these times of dollar jitters.
In January of 2021, the world caught on to the alarming fact of runaway inflation. Today, consumer sentiment has crashed to a 10-year low. Gas prices have nearly doubled over the past year. Food prices are up 8.6%, the largest increase in 40 years. The average person feels that they are sliding downward financially. The ordinary citizen finds that cutbacks are a necessity, a lower of standard of living is the new standard. Meanwhile, the wealthy have increased their net worth, as have some key industries and sectors of the economy. Just who is making these gains? Here’s the list of financially successful industries to pay close attention to:
AirBnb Short-term rental owners have been doing great, and they’re expecting the coming year to be even better. Bitcoin is now easy to buy – try the cash app. Ethereum – is the new technology for business and finance. Cryptocurrencies are doing so well, that Crypto.com just took over Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles. Blockchain is the new technology behind Bitcoin, Ethereum and the rest. Its the technology that propels business and finance into the future, while protecting against inflation. NFT Non Fungible Tokens bring some of the newest, biggest hits of blockchain. NFT’s are super popular with artists, collectors and young investors. Investment clubs have sometimes out-performed the market lately, and DAO De-centralized Autonomous Organization is the new way to organize an investment club or a for-profit company using blockchain technology. Shorting bad stocks has been a profitable undertaking, especially during a big crash (Hint: short fraudulent companies, stinkers and losers. Don’t short quality companies or growing companies with proven leadership). Gold Silver, Precious Metals, Semi-Precious Materials and Commodities – These do fantastic during inflation. Online Courses – Make and use, teach and learn using online courses. One thing has not changed: the need to research. Online courses can make lots of money, and also can be the best investment of all, the investment in ones self improvement. Luxury Goods – Offer big gains from the rich getting richer. Political Lobbying – In the time of big government over-spending and corruption, the lobbying industry does better than ever. This is especially true in Sacramento and Washington D.C.
Another principle that does not change: Live below one’s means, no matter how rich or poor, and no matter what the economy is doing. By living below one’s means, an emergency fund is easier to grow and maintain. This also generates excess money to invest in oneself and one’s financial future. Here are today’s easiest ways to reduce expenses quickly:
Check subscriptions – Netflix and other monthly subscriptions can add up to a big drain. Pay down credit card bills – interest rates are high and quietly going much higher on these flat little money pits. Pay off high-rate debts with longer-term loans with lower rates. Keep the car well maintained. – An unmaintained car can waste many thousands in repair bills, while the price of a replacement car shoots through the roof. Get new insurance quotes – ask your insurance company and others if they can save you some money. Usually, the answer is yes. Check out this article called 7 Easy Ways to Save Money for more money-saving suggestions. Suburban home prices appear to be leveling off. Considering down-sizing if living in a home that is larger than needed. Re-allocating a small amount of money can work miracles.
There are more amazing opportunities than ever before. A very small investment today can make a huge breakthrough. Remember, a $40 investment in Bitcoin in 2010 is worth around $500 million today. This kind of massive breakthrough is increasingly abundant for those who prepare, research and seize on modern emergent opportunities.
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