Newsletter 35: Done with Bitcoin? Here’s Where Smart Crypto Investors Are Looking Next
Helping you build smarter wealth—without the noise.
Hey Hedgehog Readers,
Ever feel like your money is playing hide and seek with your health, your freedom, or your future? You're not alone—and this issue is packed with strategies to take back control.
This week, we’re decoding crypto investing beyond Bitcoin, spotlighting a vending machine empire built from scratch, and revealing the #1 financial habit of the wealthy that anyone can start today.
PLUS: Don’t miss our Book Pick for the week—The 7-Steps from Money Slave to Money Master—which offers a no-BS roadmap for Gen Z and young adults navigating real-world money.
🌟 Featured Article
🔐 Crypto Investing Beyond Bitcoin: The Smart Money Playbook
Discover why institutions are pouring into DeFi 2.0 and how to manage volatility like the pros. This guide reveals:
✅ Emerging altcoins with real-world utility
✅ How to use dollar-cost averaging in a high-volatility market
✅ Tax-advantaged ways to hold crypto long-term
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📰 Other Smart Money Stories This Week
🥤 From Zero to 53 Machines: How Jaimie Ibanez Built a Six-Figure Vending Empire
Jaimie Ibanez started with just one machine and scaled to 50+ in under 2 years. In this viral video, he reveals the 5-step vending machine playbook that turned a side hustle into a passive-income lifestyle.
🎯 What you’ll learn:
✔ How to choose high-traffic locations
✔ LLC setup & vendor negotiation hacks
✔ Scaling without burning out
💰 The Ultimate 2025 Financial Aid Guide: Get More Money for School (Without the Stress)
This guide breaks down exactly how to secure thousands in grants & scholarships—no gimmicks, just actionable steps.
📘 Highlights:
✅ Avoid FAFSA errors that disqualify aid
✅ Scripts for negotiating better packages
✅ Hidden scholarships that go unnoticed
📊 Track Your Net Worth Like the 1%
Wealthy people track one key number religiously—and it’s not their salary. It’s net worth. This guide shows how to track yours and use it to build real wealth faster.
✅ Learn what to include (and what to ignore)
✅ Expose money leaks you didn’t know existed
✅ Set goals based on real financial progress
🍲 10 Healthy Instant Pot Meals Under $2/Serving
Eating well shouldn’t cost a fortune. These 10 budget-friendly recipes come in under $2/serving, take just 30 minutes, and include:
✔ Calorie counts
✔ Freezer instructions
✔ Smart leftover hacks
📚 Book Pick of the Week
The 7-Steps from Money Slave to Money Master (2024 Edition)
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
In a world drowning in generic “finance tips,” this one actually delivers. Designed for young adults navigating side hustles, college costs, and digital wallets, it teaches 7 core skills from budgeting to beating credit card traps.
📘 Top Highlights:
💡 The 48-Hour Rule to curb impulse buys
💳 Credit card mastery without debt traps
📱 The best fintech apps for saving
💼 Where to put your first paycheck for maximum impact
🎯 Ideal for:
✔ Ages 16–24
✔ First-gen students
✔ Parents gifting financial literacy
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🧠 Weird Money Fact of the Week
A Single Penny Costs 2.1 Cents to Make
Thanks to rising metal prices, the U.S. Mint loses money on every penny, yet still produces 4 billion+ per year. Irony at its finest.
🏁 Final Takeaway
Tracking your net worth. Navigating crypto. Cooking smarter. Even vending machines. What these stories all have in common? They put power back in your hands—financially, physically, and mentally.
👉 Start with just one step this week—maybe it’s trying out a recipe, grabbing a book, or setting up a free investment trial. Every step forward counts.
Stay sharp, stay spiky — be the hedgehog with a strategy
— Mindy
Founder, Hedgehog Huddle
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