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The Incredibly Average Way of Getting Rich
A decade ago, Anthony Drew Gary and his wife had a mere $5,000 between them.

Musk’s Push on Cryptocurrency
A legal win for Elon Musk and Tesla cements his Advocacy for Crypto.

Should YOU Work Remotely from California While Living in Mississippi?
The 50/30/20 rule used to calculate your savings and investments could be worthless otherwise.

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The Incredibly Average Way of Getting Rich

A decade ago, Anthony Drew Gary and his wife had a mere $5,000 between them.

Fast forward to today, and their net worth is a cool $1.3 million, proving that financial wizardry doesn’t always involve dodgy deals or lottery wins. They stuck to the “incredibly average” route—think modest living, diligent budgeting, and a steady diet of Aldi shopping.

Gary, who makes a decent living in real estate, and his stay-at-home wife managed to squeeze their $200,000 annual income into a financial powerhouse. They avoided the temptation of a bigger house, opting instead for a quaint $200,000 suburban starter home and flexed their financial muscles through savvy investments and a strict budget.

So, if you see someone playing golf in a $100 polo, just know they’re probably doing it right—because in Gary’s world, a bad shot is the same whether your shirt cost $25 or $100.

Elon Musk

Musk’s Push on Cryptocurrency

In a legal win for Elon Musk and Tesla, a US district court tossed out the Dogecoin manipulation lawsuit, dismissing it as mere “aspirational puffery.”

Riding high on this victory, Musk is reviving Dogecoin payments for Tesla merchandise, and who knows, he might even extend it to cars.

With the judge's blessing and Musk’s endorsement, DOGE could rocket to $1 faster than you can say "cryptocurrency."

As Dogecoin’s price already jumped 1% recently and trading volumes soared, it looks like Musk’s crypto crusade is setting the stage for a DOGE resurgence.

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Should YOU Work Remotely from California While Living in Mississippi?

Living costs for single workers can vary wildly by state, with Hawaii topping the charts at a jaw-dropping $112,411 per year, thanks to its sky-high prices and isolated geography.

While Hawaii might require you to break the bank, places like Mississippi are much more budget-friendly, needing just $45,906 annually.

The 50/30/20 rule used to calculate these numbers might seem like a fantasy for many, especially with the skyrocketing housing costs forcing singletons to choose between a car and retirement savings.

So, whether you’re dreaming of sandy beaches or a cozy Midwestern town, your salary needs to match the local price tag if you want to avoid living on ramen noodles.

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Science and Technology

Europa: NASA's Europa Clipper is gearing up to dive into Jupiter's moon Europa, which has an ocean beneath its icy crust that could make Earth's oceans look like puddles. This colossal spacecraft, stretching over 110 feet, is loaded with tech to probe beneath the ice, with the hope of uncovering secrets about the moon’s potential for life, and it's all set to launch in October 2024. With its solar wings spread out like a cosmic peacock, the Clipper will navigate the chilly reaches of Jupiter, ready to collect data and maybe even inspire a follow-up mission to drill into Europa's icy depths.

This Startup Makes Butter out of thin Air: A California startup, endorsed by Bill Gates, claims its butter made from carbon tastes just like the real deal—minus the cows, farmland, and all those messy hormones. Savor says they’ve cracked the code to transform CO2 into butter fat using heat and hydrogen, proving that you can get your butter fix without a side of guilt or greenhouse gases.

While this carbon butter isn't hitting the shelves until 2025, Gates is already raving about it, saying it’s so convincing he couldn't tell it wasn’t dairy. The best part? This butter's carbon footprint is as light as its flavor, sidestepping animal cruelty and environmental havoc in one innovative spread.

Plastic on the Brain: Plastic isn’t just for your grocery bags anymore—it’s in your brain too. A recent study reveals that the human brain now sports 50% more plastic than it did in 2016, with micro and nano particles making up about 0.48% of brain matter.

Researchers found that the brain’s plastic content is 7 to 30 times higher than in other organs, with polyethylene—aka the stuff used in your plastic wrap and bags—dominating the mix. It’s unclear if this brainy buildup has serious health implications, but given the rising rates of Alzheimer’s, it’s definitely time to question if our plastic obsession is playing a role.

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Business & Markets

Market News: Markets will take a breather on Labor Day Monday, but the real action starts when investors dive into August’s jobs report on Friday. This week’s earnings parade features Broadcom leading the tech charge, with additional financials from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Zscaler, and Samsara, while retailers like Dollar Tree, Big Lots, and Dick’s Sporting Goods also hit the stage.

What Else is Elon Doing?

Elon Musk vs. Brazil: Elon Musk turned up the heat against a Brazilian Supreme Court judge after Starlink’s accounts were frozen, calling the judge a “tyrannical dictator in a judge’s disguise.” Musk blasted Judge Alexandre de Moraes for the “secret” order that halted Starlink’s transactions, insisting it's a case of unjustified punishment and claiming his other ventures are getting caught in the crossfire. Meanwhile, X, Musk’s platform, is on the brink of a nationwide shutdown in Brazil for allegedly flouting court orders to block misinformation. As Musk and X prepare to defy Brazil's legal demands, Musk’s tweets are laced with dramatic flair, comparing de Moraes to Harry Potter villains and vowing to keep Starlink beaming through the chaos.

The Tesla’s Valuation after the Optimus Robot: Elon Musk is aiming to skyrocket Tesla's valuation to $25 trillion by launching the Optimus robot by the end of next year, though experts are skeptical about this lofty claim and whether it will yield immediate profits. Despite Musk's ambitious predictions, critics argue that humanoid robots still face significant hurdles and may not rival Tesla's car business for years, with some dismissing the timeline as overly optimistic and potentially misleading.