After funding her 401(k) for 25 years, one woman realized it wouldn’t be enough to retire. Here’s how she used real-estate investing to build wealth and help thousands through her women-only investment network.
Tresa Todd spent 25 years working in the medical industry and contributing to her 401(k). When she realized she wouldn’t have enough money to retire, she turned to real-estate investing. She eventually founded a network to help other women achieve financial freedom via real estate investing. Tresa Todd worked as an ophthalmologist’s assistant for over…
How the founder of The Daily Upside used the lessons he learned as a media banker to build a profitable newsletter company
Patrick Trousdale’s The Daily Upside newsletter for investors just hit 1 million subscribers. It’s an example of how a media company can be profitable in a jittery time for the industry. The ex-Guggenheim banker plans to launch more newsletters and paid content, as well as get into audio and video. Patrick Trousdale had the opportunity…
3 key questions Disney analysts say CEO Bob Iger faces ahead of earnings, as concerns mount about succession and streaming profits
Analysts are expecting another tepid quarter when Disney reports earnings on Wednesday. The company is facing a bevy of challenges affecting its streamers, ESPN, and long-term leadership. Insider spoke to analysts and experts about what they hope to hear CEO Bob Iger address. The Walt Disney Company is facing a slew of challenges as it…
Triller is finally heading to the public markets after trimming losses and tweaking its investor pitch. Here are 3 main takeaways from the hundreds of pages it filed.
Triller’s preliminary S-1 filing to go public on the New York Stock Exchange has been released. The company reported a smaller net loss in 2022 than in 2021 and around $48 million in 2022 revenue. It highlighted an atypical set of key operating metrics, citing user engagement on competitor apps. More than a year after…
13 Hollywood production companies making brand films that streamers like Netflix and Apple want to buy
Hollywood production companies are stepping up to help big brands make high-end entertainment. Brands are trying to get consumers’ attention as traditional ads are getting ignored. Insider rounded up the production companies that are getting the most traction with brands. Not only Mattel, but many other major corporations are turning to Hollywood-style films to reach…
Disney’s big sports-betting deal has industry insiders abuzz about possibilities, from a potential ESPN spinoff to heightened competition
ESPN is finally getting its own sportsbook through Penn Entertainment. Many view the deal as a “win-win” for ESPN, Penn, and its former partner Barstool Sports. Industry insiders say the deal could signal a potential ESPN spinoff, disrupt competition, and more. When Disney CEO Bob Iger took over as the owner of ESPN late last…
3 ways a private-equity firm is tapping content creators for its portfolio of brands, from co-investment to market research
Sponsorships aren’t the only way influencers can make money working with brands. The Newcastle Network, a private-equity firm, is tapping creators as investors for DTC brands. Here’s a breakdown of Newcastle’s strategy for bringing on influencers. It was only a matter of time before creators got involved, with trillions of dollars moving around in private…
How a TikToker with 760K followers built a business reenacting Facebook Marketplace scams, from the apps he uses to manage his workflow to how much money he earns
Chris Guerra creates comedy content on TikTok and Instagram for a combined 800,000 followers. He recently decided to drop his management company when he realized he could self-manage. Here’s the tech stack he uses to edit his videos and manage his workflow. Chris Guerra, an actor and comedian, was skeptical before posting his first TikTok…
A real-estate investor who went from zero savings to financially independent couldn’t always qualify for a mortgage. She shares the 2-part strategy she used to buy her first home.
Zeona McIntyre had to get creative for her first home purchase, as she didn’t have savings or consistent income. She started by doing ‘rental arbitrage’ to increase her income and build up savings. Then, she obtained a private loan, rather than going through a traditional mortgage lender. Zeona McIntyre used to believe that becoming a…
