Hey Rebels! Let's dive into this week's issue to help you become smarter about money, investing, and business in less than 10 minutes a week.
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The Four-Course Feast · Course two
Which health plan really costs less?
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Weekly Intel
Stay current with top news from the business, money, and investing world.
Top Stories
Ding dong the truck is dead: Elon Musk said Tesla would end Cybertruck production at its Texas Gigafactory by mid-2027 to make room for the autonomous Cybercab. The truck had hit only about 10% of its sales goal, which is honestly more than I was expecting from the dumpster on wheels. (more)
The election was blue, markets were red: A pretty crazy week for American politics and stocks. Two days after the midterms, the Nasdaq fell more than 5% and the S&P 500 closed down over 4% in a single day, its worst since the April 2025 tariff sell-off. Investors worried Democratic wins would slow the AI data center buildout. (more)
Layoffs that were actually…kind? generous???: We’d expect nothing less from the site that makes us all feel like graphic designers. Canva cut or relocated nearly 1,300 workers (22% of staff) in an AI pivot, but it won praise for a severance package with at least six months’ pay, a year of health care, and the chance to keep work MacBooks. My question is whether they got to keep their Canva Pro subscriptions. (more)
By the numbers
$6.8 billion: how much auction houses Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Phillips made in sales in the first half of the year, up 70% from last year. (more)
71,000: the estimated number of Cybertrucks sold since the truck came out in 2023. 68,500 of them must live in my city. (more)
69%: how much the VIX, which measures stock volatility and is known as Wall Street’s “fear gauge,” jumped on November 5, the day of the sell-off. (more)
Weekly Reader Poll
The Financial Rebellion Way
Last week we learned the first three steps in your wealth-building framework:
Step 1: Know your why.
Step 2: Ditch your savings account.
Step 3: Spend money with intention.
Step 4 is a big one.
Invest Money Like a Rebel
This high-impact step will fuel your belief that you can create an amazing life, a life of less financial stress.
In this week’s module, you'll learn what investing is, what investing is not, and how the wealthy invest their money. (BTW, the wealthy aren’t smarter than you.)
You will come away knowing that the US stock market is a money-making machine and that with the correct blueprint on how to invest, you will be able to simply set it and forget it while letting time do the heavy lifting with zero emotion involved.
Want more? Click here for the full module in the Do Money Differently course. It’s free.
Markets: Stocks and Crypto
Last week’s Battleship, the market, and crypto in one minute.
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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.
Turn a Winter Fire Hazard Into Cold Hard Cash: Dryer Vent Cleaning
What it is: Winter is coming, energy costs are high, and this year-round fire hazard can turn into a real problem. It’s a hidden service homeowners need but don’t know who to call. Until now.
Your lint-to-cash blueprint:
Start simple: Air compressor, shop vac, some hoses. No certifications needed. Start this weekend, break even after two jobs.
The “Safety Sells” strategy: Market it as fire prevention, not just cleaning. Homeowners pay premium prices for peace of mind.
Recurring revenue machine: Offer annual service contracts. Get paid upfront for work you’ll do later. Twenty regular customers = steady income on autopilot.
Bonus Ideas: Winter maintenance can really freeze up people’s free time. Offer these services as a bundle and walk away with a little extra money for the season:
Gutter cleaning and roof inspections
Leaf removal
Smoke and carbon monoxide detector testing
Draft checks, especially in the attic
Reversing ceiling fans to push warm air down
From the podcast: Chris Lewis, a college student teaching his classmates to invest, on the order to put your first dollars in.
Bank Like a Rebel with a Credit Union
You Own the Place: As a member you're an owner, not a transaction.
David vs. Goliath Energy: Big traditional banks primarily exist to serve shareholders while credit unions exist to serve their members.
Better Loan and Deposit Rates: Lower rates on auto loans and mortgages. Higher rates on checking and savings accounts.
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We’ll catch you next week. Rebels OUT.
Todd Romer: Founder and Writer
Corinne Clarkson: Writer and Editor
Dallin Merrill: Chief Newsletter Overlord
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.
