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Technological advancements and changes in pop culture have revolutionized the way people now build wealth.

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Heres a closer look at how aspects of pop culture influence you tobuild wealth over the years.

And throughout the years, pop culture been transmitted through different mediums.

Back in the day, this wasradio and television.

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Today, its often found on social media from X to Facebook (Meta) to TikTok.

Thanks to social media, people can now educate themselves on the ins and outs of building wealth.

They no longer have to go through the traditional gatekeepers.

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This gives them more access to the resources they need compared to many who came before.

NFTs are prominent in many industries, including entertainment and art.

Their popularity and the increased exposure to them has created opportunities for wealth-building in the digital realm.

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This is just as true of social media platforms like Facebook as it is ofalternative investment classeslike crypto.

Take Bitcoin for example.

My company saw an influx of clients interested in equipment financing to purchase Bitcoin mining rigs.

Shark Tank increased interest inangel investing and entrepreneurship, said Cerniglia.

After the show premiered, we saw more aspiring business owners developing innovative products and seeking financing.

Trends inmusic, TV and moviescan drive interest in related businesses, continued Cerniglia.

For instance, after Breaking Bad aired, many wanted to invest in car washes and laundromats.

By identifying pop culture influences, you’re free to find opportunities.

So many people achieve financial success by watching, listening to, speaking with and learning from the experts.

While there are influencers advocating forprudent financial practices, an equal number promote consumerism and spending, warned Mai.

On the one hand, this has forced people to learn how to navigate contradictory information.

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