Mark Rachel Pedersen calls herself the “Queen of Social Media.” That’s either the kind of confidence that comes from genuinely knowing your craft — or the kind of branding that should make you look a little closer. Her story is undeniably compelling. Single mom on welfare. Alcoholic. Hair stylist. Then — in what reads like a … Read more
If you’ve spent any time on YouTube looking at ways to make money online, Matt Par has probably shown up in your feed. The 24-year-old claims to run 12+ faceless YouTube channels and earn over a million dollars a year — and his course, Tube Mastery and Monetization, promises to teach you how to do … Read more
Before FTMO, before Apex Trader Funding, before the prop trading explosion of the 2020s — there was Topstep. Founded in 2012 in Chicago by CEO Michael Patak (a former Dow futures floor trader), Topstep literally invented the “Trading Combine” evaluation model that every other prop firm has since copied. Over a decade later, Topstep has … Read more
Apex Trader Funding has exploded onto the prop trading scene faster than almost any competitor. Founded in 2021 in Austin, Texas, by CEO Darrell Martin, the firm has already paid out over $660 million to traders, accumulated 17,000+ Trustpilot reviews at a 4.4-star rating, and attracted users in 150+ countries. The appeal is obvious: a … Read more
FTMO is probably the most famous prop trading firm on the planet. Founded in 2015 in Prague, Czech Republic, it’s built a reputation as the gold standard for funded trading — with 38,000+ Trustpilot reviews, a 4.8-star rating, over $500 million paid out in rewards, and features in Forbes three years running. The pitch is … Read more
Sebastian Ghiorghiu’s story hits every note the algorithm loves. Taco Bell employee making $8.25 an hour. First dropshipping store earns nearly $1,000 in 14 hours. Fast-forward a few years and he’s building a $3 million house and claiming a net worth somewhere between $6 and $8 million. It’s the kind of trajectory that makes you … Read more
If you’ve been hit with ads about “Nvidia’s $16 Trillion Paycheck Program” or “Big T’s 5 AI Plays,” you’ve stumbled into the marketing machine of Teeka Tiwari — a former Wall Street executive turned investment newsletter guru with one of the most controversial track records in the financial publishing world. The pitch is dramatic. A … Read more
AutoDS is the most heavily promoted dropshipping automation tool on the internet right now. If you’ve watched any YouTube video about dropshipping in the last two years, you’ve almost certainly seen it recommended — usually by someone with an affiliate link in the description. The pitch is compelling: an all-in-one platform that finds products, imports … Read more
Survey Junkie is one of the most recognizable names in the paid survey space. Over 20 million members. More than $75 million paid out. A BBB-accredited company backed by DISQO, a legitimate consumer insights platform. But “legitimate” and “worth your time” are two very different questions and it’s the second one that actually matters. I’ve … Read more
If you’ve been scrolling through Facebook or Instagram and seen an ad promising a “3-minute phone habit” that earns hundreds even thousands of dollars per day, you’ve been targeted by something called the Cell Phone Profits app. The truth is there is no app. There is no creator named Marcus Johnson. There is no algorithm … Read more