Author: Charles Judd

Getting a scholarship is a big financial help at college, but they aren’t easy to receive. As a student, Christopher Gray experienced the complexity of college applications himself and was eager to solve this issue. After developing the Scholly app, he went on Shark Tank and made a deal with Lori Greiner and Daymond John. As of 2023, Scholly is worth $1.5 million. About the Founder Christopher Gray is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was raised in tough conditions by a single mother who struggled to keep a job. Gray wanted to have a better life through studying entrepreneurship and finance…

Popularly known as iJustine, Apple fanatic Justine Ezarik is one of the earliest vloggers to share her daily life online. Ezarik has been on YouTube for over a decade now with over one billion channel views. Apart from making videos, she has appeared on several TV shows. As of 2023, iJustine has a net worth of $3 million. Early Life Justine Ezarik was born on March 20, 1984, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and her family are of Slovak descent. Her parents are Steve, a coal miner, and Michelle Ezarik, a PE teacher. The 39-year-old has two younger sisters, Jenna and Breanne.…

Investment scams and other sketchy financial schemes are widespread online. Vivian Tu, best known by her online handle Your Rich BFF, is a former Wall Street trader who made it her mission to teach financial literacy. As of 2023, Your Rich BFF has a net worth of $1 million. Background Vivian Tu is based in New York, United States. Her parents are Chinese immigrants who came to America so their daughter could receive a first-class education. Unfortunately, not much is known about the influencer’s early life. However, she openly reveals that she graduated from the University of Chicago. The institution…

Mark Wiens is a popular YouTuber who shares his travel experiences and daily life. Cuisine, paired with his work ethic, has created a recipe for social media stardom. Apart from making videos, he also runs a blog related to his hobbies. As of 2023, Mark Wiens has a net worth of $6.5 million. Early Life Wiens was born on February 26, 1986, in Phoenix, Arizona. His ethnicity is mixed as his father is American and his mother is Chinese. In his youth, Mark moved around a lot because his parents were missionaries. When he was five, they relocated to Albertville,…

Lark Davis is a crypto content creator with a net worth of $3 million. The New Zealander has been on YouTube since 2009 but only started uploading videos in 2017. From then on, he has developed a large following, attracting over 480,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel (formerly known as “The Crypto Lark”). Davis is known for depicting himself as a very upbeat character, combining a lighthearted sense of humor with critical thinking. On YouTube, Lark mainly shares his insights on the latest price movements in the top crypto coins, and news impacting the market. The advice he shares is…

Rose Han is a former Wall Street trader at HSBC investment bank. With her experience, she now educates others about personal finance on her YouTube channel ‘Investing with Rose’. Rose’s specialty is in index funds and options trading. As of 2023, Rose Han has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Background Born in Seoul, Korea, Han’s original name is Sooyun Byun. Her family moved to Washington DC and she grew up with parents that were well educated but made poor financial decisions. Her love for finance sparked when she was 13 years old. Young Sooyun discovered the world-renowned book…

Ben Armstrong is a YouTuber, podcaster and crypto enthusiast. He made his name, running the BitBoy Crypto YouTube channel, covering the latest crypto news, coin reviews, and price predictions. As of 2023, BitBoy Crypto has a net worth of $500,000. At his peak, Armstrong was worth $25 million! Personal Life Armstrong was born in Atlanta on October 27, 1982 (40 years old). He attended Toccoa Falls College (a private Christian college) and Kennesaw State University. The YouTuber is married to Bethany Armstrong and the couple have three kids together. YouTube Channel With the rise of crypto, Ben’s channel really took off…

Robert Breedlove is an American philosopher, businessman, and author. As an advocate for cryptocurrency, he founded Parallax Digital, a Bitcoin and financial consulting firm. He believes Bitcoin is the best form of money and offers freedom to those who embrace it. As of 2023, Robert Breedlove has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Early Career Breedlove grew up in Tennessee, USA, where he was indoctrinated in Southern Baptist churches. In 2008, Robert graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance and a Masters in Accounting. After studying, he was a construction crew member…

Nicknamed ‘Ultraman’ and ‘Toughest Man Alive,’ David Goggins is a symbol of resilience and determination. An esteemed retired Navy SEAL, endurance athlete, motivational speaker, and author, Goggins has an estimated net worth of $4 million. His incredible feats in different fields have made him an inspiration to many. Early Life Born in upstate New York on February 17, 1975, to parents Trunnis and Jackie Goggins, David had a rocky childhood. He and his brother, Trunnis Jr., experienced bullying and hardship, often being ridiculed for working at their father’s skating rink to support their family. Compounding their struggles, their father was…

As every musician well knows, the road to success is a long and arduous one with plenty of potholes and pitfalls along the way. Taking unpaid gigs, travelling long distances, and spending hours practicing for little reward are simply par for the course for those who want to make it big and land that coveted record deal. More often than not, busking is a part of that journey. Not only does it afford musicians a platform for playing their music to the public, but sometimes it also serves as a springboard into the music industry. There are even some musicians…