10 Gems + Wartime Money Plays: June 22, 2025 | Smart Movers Club

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Here’s what’s on the menu today:
1. 10 gems on jobs, trades, education and a little something for entrepreneurs
2. Hidden zip code of the week
3. Wartime money economics

 💎 _{10 GEMS: JOBS, TRADES AND PIVOTING.}
Use Data For Work

Job momentum is finally breaking north of the headlines. Hospitals are hiring at twice last year’s pace, wind-tech pay is outpacing inflation, and a handful of midsize metros just posted their fastest payroll pops since the pandemic. Below, ten high-impact gems to help you chase the job growth, stack new skills, and position for higher upside.

1. Need business or startup funding? Yup. I just dropped an article giving smart movers 45 small business grants, programs and incubators links and resources. You might want to bookmark this page.

2. Need a trade? Here’s a site that lists free and paid apprenticeships by state.

3. Learn how to speak better (and get paid more) with this public speaking book.

4. Don’t get left behind, AI is here and is here to stay. Catch up with: Google’s Machine Learning Crash Course—totally free, browser-based, no install. 15 hours to foundational AI skills.

5. Need tuition money? CareerOneStop’s Scholarship Finder tracks 9,500+ grants for adults and career-changers. Filter by trade, state, or certificate.

6. Emerging-field salary eye-openers: Chief Information Security Officer averages $180K in 2025; AI Engineers are clearing $160K+; Renewable-energy engineers hover near $120K.

7. If I were pivoting careers today: I’d target Nurse Practitioner (NP)—it checks both boxes: top-tier pay (≈ $129 K median) and explosive demand (projected +46 % job growth 2023-33). Healthcare systems are short on primary-care providers, states keep expanding NP autonomy, and tele-health is unlocking national reach. That combo makes the NP route the most future-proof six-figure track in the data right now

8. Turn your $1,000 into profit by sourcing undervalued items at thrift stores or liquidation auctions and reselling them on eBay—a detailed guide shows beginners can parlay that stake into $500–$2,000 per month

9. Sign up with PeopleReady Skilled Trades and score a free online OSHA-10 safety certification—they’ll even line up your first helper gig in plumbing, electrical, or HVAC once you pass. Fast, resume-worthy, and zero cost.

10. Lowe’s “Gable Grants” Boot Camps: (part of a $50 million pledge) and jump into tuition-free plumbing or electrical boot camps run by community colleges and nonprofits nationwide. Graduate with industry credentials and a straight shot into paid apprenticeships.

_{LET ME SHARE A QUICK STORY}

Back in 2018, I was trudging through a half-renovated row-home in North Philly with a brand new investor from New York who’d just been out-bid again. He was exhausted, ready to overpay, and two seconds from quitting. I pulled him aside, cracked open my trusty spreadsheet, and showed him three overlooked zip codes where rents were quietly outrunning prices. (Strawberry Mansion, West Phila (Zoo Area), and a specific block 5-block radius in Northeast Phila suburb)

Fast forward six months: he closed on a duplex for $92K, refinanced at $140K, and still texts and asks me what the next play is. The only difference between him and the flippers still chasing the herd was intel. Those poor investors following the seminars, rehab curb dumpsters, and word of mouth were going into overpriced neighborhoods like Northern Liberties and South Philly only to get stuck with a bidding war and higher sticker prices.

If you’re looking for an easier, data-backed approach to break into real estate investing I can help. I created a report that gives you the intel on any zip code, metro, town, suburb, block or region of your choice.

Why I Built the Regional Investment Report

I’ve taken that same boots-on-the-ground approach and super-charged it with today’s data firehose:

• Price & Rent Trajectories – 5-year trends that spotlight neighborhoods before headlines do

• Rent-to-Price Ratio – see real cash-on-cash potential, not “average market returns”

• Migration & Job Growth Heatmaps – follow the paychecks, not the pundits

• Building Permits & Inventory – catch the supply wave before it crashes prices

• + More

All packaged for your exact city, county, or metro

NEW: You’ll also receive a cheat-sheet of local grants, down-payment help, rehab credits, and tax breaks so you stack free money on top of a winning deal.

If you are serious about real estate investing and utilizing data to your advantage, here’s how I can help you begin your journey…. click —> [Learn More] schedule your free strategy session to get started.

 💎 _{BONUS: HIDDEN ZIPCODE OF THE WEEK}
27560 – Morrisville, NC

If you’re hunting for a ZIP code where the paychecks are fat, the jobs are remote-friendly, and the cost of living hasn’t blasted into the stratosphere, aim your sights on 27560, Morrisville, North Carolina. Nestled between Raleigh, Durham, and the legendary Research Triangle Park, this pocket punches way above its weight in both salary potential and future-proof industries.

Why This ZIP Code Deserves Your Radar

• Remote-Ready DNA – One in three residents already works from home. Companies here expect you to log in from your spare bedroom.

• High-Salary Tech & Biotech Belt – With IBM, Cisco, Novo Nordisk, and a swarm of AI start-ups nearby, six-figure listings drop weekly.

• Affordable Wealth Building – Six-figure incomes paired with mid-500-K home prices means you’re not surrendering half your paycheck to housing.

• Tax Advantage – North Carolina’s flat tax is sliding down, property taxes are mild, and you’ll dodge the coastal tax bite.

• Talent Pipeline on Tap – Duke, UNC, and NC State keep the area flush with fresh engineers, data scientists, and lab techs—feeding future job growth.

Bottom line: If you crave Silicon-Valley pay without the Silicon-Valley mortgage—or the New-York-size tax bill—27560 is the bull’s-eye. Keep this gem on your watchlist, and if you’re serious about staking a claim, hit reply or grab a slot on my calendar. Let’s map out your next smart move.

 💎 _{EDITOR’S SPECIAL}
If SHTF, How to avoid the splats.

The first economic domino: energy prices surge. Conflict in key regions means higher crude oil and gas prices – a direct hit to your wallet and business transport costs. Watch crude oil futures for early signals.

Next, inflationary pressures mount. Rising energy and transport costs filter through the economy, boosting your Consumer Price Index (CPI). Your purchasing power erodes, making budgeting and inflation hedges crucial.

Markets react with volatility. Investors flock to safe-haven assets like gold and stable currencies, while broader stocks may dip. This isn't just fear; it’s an opportunity for strategic long-term investors.

Critically, watch for job cuts. As companies face rising costs and softening demand, hiring freezes and layoffs become real. Monitor initial jobless claims (updates weekly) and the unemployment rate (updates monthly) – vital indicators of economic contraction, especially in consumer discretionary sectors.

History and pattern’s investment edge: defensive sectors (consumer staples, healthcare, utilities) for resilience. Also, look for long-term shifts: energy independence could boost renewables, while heightened risks favor defense and cybersecurity. But keep in mind, some renewables got slaughtered this week because the senate bill proposal to cut tax credit to solar and wind incentives.

Stay strategic. Use these indicators to make informed decisions for protection, preservation, and wealth in any climate. Also, read this article: the wartime puzzle to continue your edge.

Stacy

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