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Weekly Intel
Stay current with top news from the business, money, and investing world.
Top Stories
🚕 Could cheap taxis replace car ownership? Robotaxis are becoming a kind of modern lifestyle subsidy, lowering transportation costs and reshaping how younger people live in cities. Since the thought of changing oil AND getting your car registered is too much to handle right now. (more)
⛈️ Something as simple as the weather: A new study hints that something surprisingly random might be quietly shaping who applies to college—and it’s not test scores or essays. (more)
🫨 The job market paradox: Workers are more unhappy with their pay than ever, but instead of quitting, they’re staying put, worried about a shaky job market and fewer opportunities elsewhere. But not me! I’m SUPER pleased with my pay! I make way more than I deserve! (Please don’t fire me). (more)
By the numbers
⛽ $3+: how high experts see gas prices staying for the foreseeable future, no matter what happens in Iran (why?)
🙀 $0.00: how much Tesla paid in US taxes in 2025 (how?)
🪙 $290 million: how much crypto platform KelpDAO lost in one of 2026’s biggest DeFi hacks, exposing ongoing security holes in supposedly cutting-edge crypto platforms (what?)
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The Financial Rebellion Way
The Crazy Statistic You Need to Be A Part Of
Only 10% of Americans own 87% of stocks
You heard me.
That is an insane number. But that means that 10% of America’s wealthiest are doing something that you can do right now.
Your money rebellion strategy:
Walmart, Target, Lululemon, Microsoft, Apple, shall I go on? They’re owned by a small percentage of people, and you can buy them too.
Get in on it! Investing doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming
For example, download and invest with Acorns. It takes five minutes to set up, they choose the index funds for you. Even $5 now will get you in the habit to slowly grow your wealth.
Big picture: Investing in the stock market is how wealth is grown in America. Start today and your money will start making money.
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Prices for the week ending April 17, 2026:
Stock and Crypto Moves
Stocks can’t pick a mood: Markets ended last week mixed, with major indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq wobbling amid uncertainty about rates and earnings. Investors are still trying to figure out what comes next. (more)
Hungry for crypto: Bitcoin jumped to its highest level since February after the Strait of Hormuz reopened, easing global tension and boosting risk appetite. (more)
BlackRock just got out-bitcoined: A firm called Strategy has surpassed BlackRock in Bitcoin holdings, signaling a shift in crypto power away from traditional finance giants. (more)
Airlines feeling the squeeze: As many low-budget airlines wheeze in the face of rising gas prices, JetBlue’s CEO announced they will not declare bankruptcy this year (what a tease. But you know what? Same.) (more)
Fermi just hit the panic button: Fermi’s stock plunged after both its CEO and CFO abruptly left, spooking investors about the company’s stability. (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.
Davis, 24 - Salt Lake City, Utah
Best Money Move - Invested Early
“My dad always told me that investing early was.”
“He sat me down in high school and showed me the calculations of how much money I could have if I started now and it blew my mind.”
“I set up recurring investments in index funds and some other stocks I care about and now I get to watch my money grow.”
Worst Money Move - Gambling
“It’s something me and my brothers do for fun.”
“I’ve watched my brother lose a lot of money, and I’ve never made money on it either.”
“I have only seen it destroy lives, it has never added any sort of value.”
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.
Mobile Kid’s Cuts
Good with a pair of scissors? Parents will pay double to avoid dragging screaming toddlers to strip mall salons for their hair cut.
Your scissor success system:
$40 for a cut that takes 15 minutes in their kitchen. No salon rent, no screaming in public, pure profit.
Monthly maintenance cuts for families who value convenience over cost. Lock in recurring revenue from the iPad generation.
Master cutting while kids watch Bluey. Parents pay premium for anyone who can work around a moving target.
Big picture: Every parent dreads salon meltdowns. Be the solution that comes to them, handles the chaos, and leaves with cash.
Check out the Financial Rebellion podcast to learn about how to turn your passion into profit.
The Rebellion Challenge
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Bank Like A Rebel
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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.