The Best $25 and $50 You Should Spend To Learn Money-Making Skills
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Contrary to popular opinion, it doesn’t take a fortune to learn money-making skills. What it does take? Savvy use of $25 or $50.
You don’t have to shell out a large sum to access educational and financial resources. The important thing, according to experts, is being strategic. Below are the best ways to spend a small amount to reap large rewards.
Personal Finance Book — $25
When it comes to spending $25, one of the most impactful investments, according to Kevin Shahnazari, founder and CEO of FinlyWealth, is a personal finance book.
“Titles such as Dave Ramsey’s ‘The Total Money Makeover’ or Robert Kiyosaki’s ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ offer invaluable insights into money management and wealth creation,” he explained. “As I often emphasize, ‘investing in knowledge pays the best interest.’ These books not only provide foundational financial principles, but also inspire actionable steps toward financial independence.”
Gagandeep Saini, CEO of We Buy Houses in Central Valley, said he discovered an incredibly valuable $25 investment in specialized business books. “I purchased ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ [by Robert Kiyosaki] and ‘The One Thing’ [by Gary Keller] — both under $25 combined — which revolutionized my approach to wealth creation.”
He said these books weren’t just theoretical; they provided actionable strategies he implemented in his real estate business. “For example, after reading about leverage in ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad,’ I restructured my property acquisition strategy to utilize more creative financing methods, which allowed me to acquire three properties instead of just one with the same capital.”
Online Course — $50
For $50, Shahnazari recommended enrolling in an online course that focuses on high-demand skills, such as digital marketing or stock trading.
“Platforms like Udemy or Coursera offer comprehensive courses that equip learners with practical skills to increase their income potential,” he explained. “As I believe, the more you learn, the more you earn.”
He said investing in these courses can yield significant returns as you apply your newfound skills in the marketplace.
Monthly Subscription to LinkedIn Learning — $20 to $50
“For $25, I recommend investing in a monthly subscription to LinkedIn Learning,” said Saini.
He said this investment transformed his early career in real estate. “When I first started, I struggled with analyzing property investments efficiently. Through LinkedIn Learning’s Excel courses, I mastered spreadsheet skills that allowed me to analyze 50 plus properties per day, instead of just five to 10.”
He noted that this skill alone helped him identify undervalued properties much faster than his competitors, leading to several profitable deals.
“The platform also offers extensive courses in digital marketing, data analysis and business fundamentals — skills that continuously generate returns in any business venture,” he added.
LinkedIn Learning offers a one-month free trial, after which it costs $19.99 per month, billed annually. You can also opt to pay monthly, at around $40 per month. Pricing for individual courses varies from around $20 to $50.
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