Learning the friendly way

While the American dream glamourised building a company from the ground up and selling it for billions, this isn’t going to be achievable for most of the population. However, we’re here to tell you that you can still build wealth while working a 9 to 5. 

We’ve heard many people say they don’t have the time or resources to build wealth while managing their desk job, so we’ve laid out some ways in which “regular people” can build wealth while still working their day job. 

Adapt your mindset to wealth building

Yes, “if you believe it you can do it”, but more importantly: if you take the necessary steps, you will move forward in that direction. If you’re action-orientated and self-motivated, there’s no reason why you can’t work your way up the corporate ladder. Typically in an organization, if you build wealth for the company, this is rewarded through incentives and promotions, thus generating more wealth for the individual. 

If you adopt an attitude that you can build your wealth within your 9 to 5, this will have you on your way in no time.  Think beyond just having a job, think of the bigger picture: you’re building a career and in turn building wealth.

When looking for a job, prioritize companies that allow for growth and personal expansion, and that value wealth creation. Whether it's in terms of promotions or offering employees shares, there are plenty of opportunities, especially within the tech space for building wealth through a career.

Grow your market value

When investing in the stock market, investors look for stocks from a company that has the potential to grow. Consider yourself to be the company and invest in your own growth. If you increase your market value through learning new skills, you increase your potential for greater income. 

Two perfect ways to do this are through growing your technical skills and soft skills. 

Increase your tech skills

Technology is here to stay, so why not boost your portfolio by adding some additional skills to your repertoire now? Technical skills encompass skills that can be visible to an employer or peer. These might include coding or content creation, as both offer “proof” that you can do this.

Build on your soft skills

Soft skills, however, are skills that you need to prove over time, like being a team player, being reliable, or being emotionally intelligent. While these don’t sound like the be-all and end-all of building wealth, they are skills required to reach high-level jobs, and high level equates to high pay. 

While technical skills will get you the job, your soft skills will guarantee growth. Both play an equally important role in building wealth.

Manage your money (from stock market to student loan debt)

This might be the most important point when building your wealth. It's essential to change your attitude towards money in order to increase your financial wellness, and there are several ways you can do this.  

Understanding how to create wealth is a mentality that affects your behavior, which leads to actions that will enable you to maintain stability. Follow the golden rule of wealth building: “plan, save, invest” and start now. 

Draw up a budget. Save money. Build an emergency fund. Make your money work for you. Work on ways to generate more income. Consult a certified financial planner or investment advisor if need be. Whether you start small or not, starting today is the most essential.

The key is to always be thinking about how to make your money work for you, not just how to earn the entrepreneur title.

Establish your goals for building wealth and work backward

If you’re looking to be a homeowner in ten years, start taking the necessary steps to do so now. If you want to have a healthy investment portfolio in five years, open an investment account and start learning about investments today. Don't be afraid to consult professionals who can assist you with financial planning and achieving this goal.

Details are critical for success so get specific with your goals, whether it’s for your personal finance dreams or retirement savings. Do not rely on daydreaming to make your 9-5er wishes come true.

Start a side hustle

If investing in mutual funds isn't for you, there are still plenty of earning opportunities outside of your 9 to 5. While some require serious capital and time commitments, there are plenty of others that are highly achievable in the rest of the hours of your day.

From creating an online course that can run with little to no effort once completed, or content writing, to becoming an affiliate marketer or creating Youtube videos on something you’re knowledgeable about, the options are endless and often lucrative. 

In conclusion

Building your personal wealth while working a 9 to 5 is entirely achievable. Better yet, you don’t need to worry about running a business, from the operational expenses to paying salaries. You can still build your wealth on the side while learning new skills on the job and receiving a regular, stable income. 

If unsure where to start, begin with getting a grip on your personal finances and setting up a budget and emergency fund. Emergency funds will help you steer clear of high-interest debt while you reach your financial goals.

Dear Tappers,

We are delighted to inform you of significant enhancements coming to your account, as we have successfully partnered with a UK FCA regulated provider to revolutionise your financial experience.

We have some fantastic news to share! Our quest to find the perfect banking partner is complete, and we are thrilled to announce that we've joined forces with a UK FCA regulated provider to elevate your financial experience with added benefits.

Please find below a summary of the upcoming changes:

1. Seamless Transition: We have diligently worked to ensure a smooth and unnoticeable transition, allowing you to continue using our services without interruption.
2. Enhanced Features: Our new partner brings a wealth of innovative features, designed to make your user experience on our platform more intuitive and enjoyable.
3. Robust Security: Your financial information remains a top priority, and with our new partner's industry-leading security measures, you can have peace of mind knowing your data is well-protected.
   

Please note that as a result of this upgrade, your account will receive new IBAN, Sort Code, and Account Number details for Euro and GBP payments, respectively.

🚨 Important: Please refrain from sending funds to your old accounts, as they will be returned to you. Ensure that you update your payment details in the bank accounts you use to transfer funds to your Tap account.

We understand that change can be as intimidating as karaoke night, but we are confident that this transition will be both positive and seamless for you.

Our friendly support team is here for you, ready to provide assistance.

Thank you for being a valued member of our community. We're excited to embark on this new chapter together!
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Sincerely,

The Tap Team

We are delighted to announce the listing and support of GensoKishi Metaverse (MV) on Tap!

MV is now available for trading on the Tap mobile app. You can now Buy, Sell, Trade or hold MV for any of the other asset supported on the platform without any pair boundaries. Tap is pair agnostic, meaning you can trade any asset for any other asset without having to worries if a "trading pair" is available.

We believe supporting MV will provide value to our users. We are looking forward to continue supporting new crypto projects with the aim of providing access to financial power and freedom for all.

Since the Metaverse x GameFi project launched in early 2022, GensoKishi Metaverse has taken the cryptosphere by storm, already listed on several top exchanges. The MV token pairs with another token to power GensoKishi Online, the blockchain-based play-to-earn (P2E) game that allows users to create, buy and sell unique characters, weapons and maps. The blockchain-based innovation has leveraged the already existing MMORPG world of Elemental Knights.

While ROND acts as the GensoKishi Metaverse in-game currency, the MV token acts as the governance token primarily used outside of the game. The governance token provides users with voting rights on future developments to the platform, while also providing discounts on in-game items such as land, cosplay equipment, monsters, and non-player characters (NCPs).

Get to know more about GensoKishi Metaverse (MV) in our dedicated article here.

We are delighted to announce the listing and support of Curve Dao (CRV) on Tap!

CRV is now available for trading on the Tap mobile app. You can now Buy, Sell, Trade or hold CRV for any of the other asset supported on the platform without any pair boundaries. Tap is pair agnostic, meaning you can trade any asset for any other asset without having to worries if a "trading pair" is available.

We believe supporting CRV will provide value to our users. We are looking forward to continue supporting new crypto projects with the aim of providing access to financial power and freedom for all.

Curve Dao is a one of the most used decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that utilises an automated market maker to manage liquidity. Curve is an exchange liquidity pool on Ethereum that allows users to trade stablecoins efficiently, with limited risk and the opportunity to earn supplemental income, this is an attractive option for liquidity providers.

In addition to the income generated from providing liquidity, the Compound protocol or iearn.finance also generates additional income for liquidity providers behind the scenes.

CRV is the active token to the Curve platform. CRV holders are rewarded with governance rights, fee payments, and long term rewards based on their liquidity commitment and length of ownership.

Get to learn more about Curve (CRV) in our dedicated article here.

We are delighted to announce the listing and support of Uniswap (UNI) on Tap!

UNI is now available for trading on the Tap mobile app. You can now Buy, Sell, Trade or hold UNI for any of the other asset supported on the platform without any pair boundaries. Tap is pair agnostic, meaning you can trade any asset for any other asset without having to worries if a "trading pair" is available.

We believe supporting UNI will provide value to our users. We are looking forward to continue supporting new crypto projects with the aim of providing access to financial power and freedom for all.

Launched in 2018 UNI is the native token to the Ethereum-based automated crypto exchange, Uniswap. Currently the biggest contender in the DeFi space, Uniswap has become synonymous with decentralized exchanges and the automated trading of decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens.

Sparked by the DeFi movement, the platform has seen enormous success not only in the DeFi space but in the cryptocurrency industry as a whole providing to UNI a potent store of value and a  strong medium of exchange.

Get to learn more about UNI in our dedicated article here.

After weeks of trading sideways, Bitcoin and Ethereum are showing renewed strength and a surge in upward momentum, taking the market in a perfect storm yet again.

Bitcoin has experienced a significant price reversal over the past several weeks, rising from below $30,000 to over $46,000 in value on august the 11th.

BTC gained almost 19% in the past week making it its strongest monthly performance since March closely followed by 18.5% in July. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) is trading around $3,100, having posted a gain of 11.5%last month, its largest increase in three months. As Ethereum's rally accelerates and bitcoin's advances have slowed, some on the institutional side speculate it could overtake Bitcoin as the world's largest cryptocurrency by value.

Clearly, the crypto bulls do not go on holiday.

The world's total cryptocurrency market capitalization peaked at over $2 trillion Wednesday afternoon for the first time in about three months.

Over the last year, there has been an increase in investment appetite for cryptocurrencies due to crypto trading volume growth, fintech company crypto offerings allowing you to acquire crypto with a click from your phone.

AJ Bell's research suggests that more adults in the United Kingdom invested in crypto than stocks in the last year: 7% of the population versus 5%for stocks. Data show that 71% of these investors said that they made a profit from their investments, while only 12% admitted losing money.

Retail clients aren't the only ones interested in the recent cryptocurrency mania. Institutions and hedge funds managers are also entering the game. It seems that the world's gone crypto crazy.

More institutions are also introducing cryptocurrency products for high-net-worth clients, including JP Morgan and Wells Fargo. A recent report by the AIMA in partnership with PWC report that 47% of traditional hedge fund managers surveyed representing $180billion in assets under management (AuM) are already investing or looking into investments in crypto. Benefit-wise, the median crypto hedge fund returned 128%in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic which generated the economic downturn.

As a result of the lack of laws and regulations in place, some major financial institutions are reluctant to involve themselves. Some other traditional asset managers often shy away from cryptocurrency investing due to its volatile nature, lack of appropriate infrastructure, as well as the recentness of the industry. However, Increasing regulation and interest in the digital currency industry could force traditional institutions to hop in, either through buying a stake in cryptocurrencies or launching their own cryptocurrency-tracking funds.

The alternative assets class of cryptocurrencies is becoming a driving force in the market. The price discovery for these digital currencies is different from traditional investments because it cannot be correlated with traditional sources of values, such as stocks or bonds. In spite of this distinction, crypto may provide diversification opportunities and an additional source for portfolio returns that are otherwise unavailable as yields decrease and the stock exchange might be unpredictable given the current economical downturns.

Though excitement is high for rally markets, anyone who wants to put their money in cryptocurrencies needs to be knowledgeable about the result of trading as cryptocurrencies are notoriously volatile and that education and experience are the key