Jun 10, 2022
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Everyone thinks about becoming a millionaire at one point or another, but it’s usually a “what if” scenario.
What if I could pay off all my debts? What if I could afford my own home? What if I could travel the world?
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Most people don’t realize that with the right moves, you can become a millionaire — it’s not a question of “if,” it’s a question of “when.”
And getting started is so much easier than you think. As long as you have an internet connection, you’ve got everything you need to be on your way to seven figures.
1. Generate a diversified passive income stream through Yieldstreet
Yieldstreet offers retail investors a chance to receive passive income through a variety of alternative investments — opportunities that have traditionally been available only to the ultra-rich.
Through the platform, you can access asset classes that typically have a low correlation to the stock market including luxury vehicle finance, commercial real estate, and even marine finance.
Uniquely, this platform also offers a wide range of investment minimums, so you can find the passive income opportunities that are just right for you.
Case in point: Yieldstreet’s Prism fund lets you build a high-quality, multi-asset fixed-income portfolio with a minimum investment of just $500.
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You’ll receive quarterly cash distributions. And, of course, you’ll benefit from any long-term appreciation on top of that.
Sign up easily and join 300,000+ members today.
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2. Build a real estate empire without being a landlord
Investing in real estate is another money move that might seem out of reach unless you’re already wealthy.
But Fundrise makes it easy for anyone to get into the real estate game, no matter how big (or small) your budget is.
Using Fundrise is a lot like buying stocks, only instead of getting a piece of a company, you get a share of real estate.
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And Fundrise lets you invest in all sorts of properties across the country, from single-family homes in rural Texas to high rise apartments in New York City.
There are no transaction fees or sales commissions, and the standard fees are just 1% a year.
Set up an account in a few minutes, and you can start building your real estate empire with as little as ten bucks.
3. Get a free stock worth up to $225
Robinhood makes investing accessible for anyone by charging no fees through its easy-to-use investment app.
You’ll get one full share of a stock worth up to $225 when you sign up for a free account.
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Opt for ready-made plans designed to meet your investment goals, or choose individual stocks yourself — you’ll pay zero commissions on trades. The app lets you buy and trade stocks, options, ETFs and even cryptocurrencies, so you’ll have a wide range of investment options no matter what you’re passionate about.
When you sign up, you’ll get a free share of a stock chosen at random from the most popular companies on Robinhood such as Pinterest, Etsy or Disney.
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4. Get paid $10 for saving your spare change
This is as easy as saving money can possibly get: Acorns lets you invest spare change while you shop.
Here’s how it works: Say you buy your morning latte for $2.25. Swipe your card, and Acorns automatically rounds up the purchase to $3, and sticks the leftover $0.75 into your investment portfolio. Like a super-charged piggy bank.
Don't worry if you're not sure what to invest in — Acorns offers various portfolios designed by experts that can be customized based on your investing goals. Just connect any debit and credit cards you use to your Acorns account, and the app automates everything for you.
Plus, when you sign up with this link, Acorns will add a $10 bonus to your account as soon as you make your first investment. That’s like filling up your whole coffee punch card!
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Dana Sitar has been writing and editing since 2011, covering personal finance, careers and digital media. She’s written about work and money for The New York Times, Forbes, CNBC, The Motley Fool, a column for Inc. and more.
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