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Weekly Intel
Stay current with top news from the business, money, and investing world.
Top Stories
🛢️ Similar to the dating pool as you age…standards tend to decline. As gas prices rise due to the war in Iran, electric cars are looking attractive again to many in the market who are looking for a car that won’t cost $46 in gas to drive down the street. (more)
🐶 How will you use the tools? A new study shows that while AI can increase productivity, it can also increase fatigue, making it hard to stay focused and make decisions. In related news, a very focused and decided dog dad used AI tools (and a considerable financial investment) to cure his pup’s cancer.
👨🏻🦲 The new Daddy Makeover: Men desperate to take their hats off are flocking to Turkey for hair transplant procedures at a fraction of the cost. These visits are often all-inclusive resort-type experiences, where the only thing more structured than the itinerary is the new hairline. (more)
By the numbers
📺 $4.99: What Amazon is charging for its ad-free Prime Video tier, up from $2.99 (more)
🏆 3 out of 10: how many Best Picture nominees at this year’s Academy Awards had production budgets of $10 million or less, which apparently is considered a “budget” film in Hollywood. (more)
🦃 1 million: The approximate number of people who traveled to Turkey for hair transplants in 2022. (more)
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How to Get out of Debt The Financial Rebellion Way
Getting out of debt isn’t just about math. It’s about mindset, momentum, and taking clear, structured action.
Step 1: Get angry, then…
Step 2: move on. Use frustration as fuel, but don’t stay stuck in guilt; accept your situation and focus on what you can control.
Step 3: Set a timeframe. Decide exactly when you’ll be debt-free so your goal becomes real and urgent.
Step 4: Tell people you trust. Share your plan with supportive friends or family to create accountability and reduce shame. They get it. You’re not alone.
Step 5: Participate in the debt snowball. Pay minimums on all debts but attack the smallest first to build quick wins and motivation.
Step 6: Be focused and intense in your goals. Sell things on Facebook Marketplace. Get a part-time job. Hustle with intensity.
Final step: Celebrate your wins. Stay disciplined by cutting costs or increasing income, but reward progress along the way to keep momentum going
Getting out of debt is as much psychological as financial—small wins, consistency, and celebration build the momentum that ultimately leads to lasting financial freedom. You can do it!
Markets - stocks and crypto
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Prices for the week ending February 27, 2026:
▼ S&P 500 | 6,699 | -1.31% |
▼ NASDAQ | 22,374 | -1.50% |
▼ GOLD | 5,010 | -3.86% |
▼ META | 627 | -4.33% |
▲ UBER | 75 | +1.94% |
▲ BITCOIN (BTC) | 74,785 | +6.51% |
▲ ETHEREUM (ETH) | 2,369 | +15.52% |
Stock and Crypto Moves
Crude Awakening: On Friday, oil prices rose to their highest level since the start of the war, driven by ongoing supply fears tied to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Despite the surge in oil, stocks climbed as investors bet that supply routes could stabilize. I have been informed that other important oils (olive, avocado, Essential) will not be affected for now. (more)
The Market’s Strait and Narrow: Stocks continue to rebound this week as optimism that tankers will be able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz soon, with tech stocks leading the charge. (more)
Under da Sea: Construction of Meta’s massive undersea cable project connecting Africa and the Middle East to Europe has stopped due to the conflict in the Middle East. The mermaids laying the cable decided it was too dangerous…? Idk. (more)
Spring is coming: Ethereum prices continued to rise as BitMine Immersion Technologies kept aggressively buying large amounts of ether, signaling strong institutional confidence in the asset. (more)
NVIDIA is uber excited about getting a lyft: Uber and Lyft announced expanded AI and autonomous vehicle partnerships with NVIDIA at the company’s GTC event, sending both ride-hailing stocks up after-hours. (more)
Real Money Moves
Each week, we feature a reader’s smartest and dumbest money moves. We’re all in this together; let’s learn from each other.
Luke, 33 - Traverse City, Michigan
Best Money Move - Saying yes to Bitcoin
“I missed that first wave in 2014, but I got a second chance in 2017.”
“When it came back around, I invested pretty heavily, and that has obviously paid off in the last decade.”
Lesson learned: It’s never too late!
Worst Money Move - Saying no to Bitcoin
“I had a friend in 2014 tell me to get into Bitcoin.”
“I told him to invest in something that would be here a decade later.”
“That was obviously a pretty dumb decision.”
The bottom line: Every money move teaches you something — whether it builds your net worth or humbles your ego.
Got a story? Send it in. You might help someone dodge a mistake or make a smarter call.
Side Hustle Differently
Each week, we focus on money-making opportunities for a side hustle that could potentially become a full-time venture. No MLM schemes, no “passive income” lies, just real strategies for stacking cash outside your 9-5.
Luke Hessler with Ace Branding
Luke Hessler is a 33-year-old entrepreneur who built his career after early success in a direct-selling company and later launched ACE Branding, a digital PR agency that helps entrepreneurs grow their reputation and visibility.
What we learn from Luke:
Entrepreneurship skills > specific business idea: Hessler’s first venture collapsed, but the leadership, sales, and marketing skills he developed allowed him to start new businesses afterward.
Branding and PR build long-term credibility: The customer journey is contact → consideration → conversion, and reputation determines whether people trust you.
Fear is the main barrier to starting something: the best antidotes are taking action immediately and practicing gratitude, which shifts attention from imagined risks to real opportunities.
Big picture: In today’s internet economy, entrepreneurship is more accessible than ever, and developing skills in sales, communication, and technology can provide long-term resilience in a rapidly changing job market.
Check out the Financial Rebellion podcast to learn about how to turn your passion into profit.
Bank Like A Rebel
While big banks profit from your mistakes, credit unions invest in your financial education. Weird how doing the right thing is considered rebellious.
Did you know the myths about credit unions versus banks? Debunked here.
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Disclaimer: The advice provided in Financial Rebellion is not considered to be financial or legal advice of any kind. It is your responsibility to dig deeper on any opinions or recommendations given.