Newsletter 40: New Rules for Making Money in 2025 - AI, TikTok, and 9-Minute Trades
We’re kicking off a 3-part series focused on AI and Big Tech investing — and not just the usual suspects like Microsoft and NVIDIA. Real money is flowing into overlooked players powering the infrastructure behind the boom. Whether you're hands-on with stocks or just curious where the future is headed, you’ll find actionable insights here.
We're also diving deeper into TikTok monetization, savvy vending machine picks, frugal Asian meals, age-based savings benchmarks, and a lazy-but-powerful way to trade stocks in just an hour a day.
Let’s get into it. 👇
🤖 Top AI Stocks to Watch in 2025: Where the Smart Money Is Flowing
The AI revolution is moving past the buzzword phase—real money is being made. Global infrastructure spending is projected to hit $500 billion by 2025, and companies beyond the usual giants are catching investor attention.
This guide breaks down:
✅ AI hardware enablers like ASML
✅ Enterprise AI plays like Palantir
✅ Edge computing upstarts to watch
Plus: key valuation metrics and red flags to avoid hype traps.
Planning to Retire, Not Expire? Let’s Fix That 100-Year Life Anxiety
Living longer is great—unless your money retires before you do. 😅 The idea of running out of savings mid-retirement is enough to keep anyone up at night. But here’s the fix: newsletters packed with retirement tips, investing insights, and income strategies that help you make your money last. Because golden years shouldn’t come with budgeting nightmares. 👉 Click here and let’s make sure your money outlives you.
💰 TikTok Monetization in 2025: 6 Proven Ways to Turn Views Into Revenue
Think TikTok is just for dancing teens? Think again. In 2025, creators are using smart tactics to earn $5K+/month—without going viral.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Add affiliate offers & shoppable links to your bio
✅ Optimize your content funnel for passive earnings
✅ Negotiate better brand deals with small audiences
🔗 See the monetization strategies
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They’ll show you how to create faceless, money-making content with zero experience needed.
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🍜 Affordable Asian Meals for Savvy Home Cooks
Craving Asian takeout but trying to stay frugal? These easy, flavorful meals will hit the spot—without the $20 delivery fee.
Perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or impressing your family on a budget.
🥤 25 Vending Machine Ideas That Actually Make Money
Looking for a passive income stream that runs while you sleep (or work)? Vending machines are a tried-and-tested method.
This list covers niche product ideas from wellness snacks to phone chargers, perfect for high-traffic or underserved locations.
💸 How Much Should You Have Saved by Now?
Are you on track with your savings? Or wondering how far behind you are?
This guide lays out realistic age-based savings benchmarks and shares strategies to catch up—without shame, guilt, or unrealistic advice.
👉 Compare your savings progress
🎁 Bonus: Too Busy to Trade? Try the Lazy Trader’s Shortcut
Don’t want to babysit stocks all day? Iris’s “Lazy Trader” system helps you trade in just 1 hour a day using short, simple trades.
✅ No finance background needed
✅ Just 9–20 minutes per session
✅ No overnight risk
✅ Works even with small capital
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📈 Final Takeaways: Smart Money Moves for a Secure Future
From investing in future-facing tech to building passive income through vending or TikTok, small steps now can change your financial future.
✅ Stay curious—look beyond the headlines.
✅ Experiment with low-risk income streams.
✅ Revisit your savings goals and track progress consistently.
You don’t need to do everything—but doing something each week keeps you in motion.
💬 Question of the week: What’s one income idea you’re exploring this month? Hit reply or share your thoughts in the comments!
👀 Coming Next Week: AI-powered side hustles, dividend stock updates, and more ways to earn while you sleep.
See you in the next issue!
Stay sharp, stay spiky — be the hedgehog with a strategy
— Mindy
Founder, Hedgehog Huddle
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