About 556 articles by Matthew Milner

[Breaking] Major Milestone in Legal Marijuana

The legal marijuana market is gathering steam…

30 U.S. states have already legalized cannabis in some form, turning marijuana into what The New York Times calls the “fastest-growing industry in America.”

That’s why People Magazine is writing stories about “Marijuana Millionaires”…

And that’s why USA Today is calling this a…

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Tags: Federal reserve Marijuana

How to "Text" Your Way to a Profitable 2018

I’m writing to you today from a sunny balcony overlooking Miami Beach.

I’m here for a few days to escape a cold and dreary New York City.

It’s been a busy morning:

Equipped with my iPhone and a handful of apps like Coinbase, E-Trade, and Venmo, I’ve already made two…

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Tags: Fintech Mobile payments

Get Paid To Drink Beer

A few months ago, I went to a wedding in Portland, Oregon.

Portland is famous for its craft beers, so after the rehearsal dinner, a bunch of us headed out to a bar called Bailey’s Taproom to sample the goods.

My buddy Henry ordered a Nitro Orange Cream Ale. Pete…

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Tags: Beer Craft beer

Live the Lifestyle of the Rich & Famous

Back in the 1980s, there was a TV show called Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous.

Every week, the show’s host, Robin Leach, would take viewers behind the scenes and reveal the extravagant lifestyles of the world’s wealthiest creatures.

Then, at the end of each episode, Leach would wish viewers…

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Tags: Alcohol Prosecco

Could this Start-up Cure Alzheimer's?

Alzheimer’s is a terrifying disease.

Not only can it lead to memory loss and dementia, but in the U.S., it’s the sixth-leading cause of death.

But now a new biotech start-up has possibly uncovered a cure.

For those struggling with the disease, this start-up could provide a life-saving solution…

And…

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Tags: Alzheimers Bio tech

The Hottest Market for M&A in 2018?

When I was growing up, my mom would wake up early to brew a big pot of coffee.

She used an old-school, stove-top percolator — one of the big ones that could make about five or six cups of coffee. But here’s the thing:

Because she and my dad were…

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Tags: Coffee Ma

My "Hair of the Dog" Profit Strategy

Monday was a “hair of the dog” kind of day.

It was the first day of 2018, and my wife and I had been out late the night before drinking whiskey and champagne.

“Hair of the dog” refers to having a drink or two to lessen the effects of a…

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Tags: Alcohol Vodka

Tacos (and Profits) Delivered

Paul McCartney’s still got it.

I saw his “One on One” tour a few months back. And I’ll tell you, at 75-years-old, this guy can still rock-n-roll.

I saw the show at the Barclays Center, in Brooklyn. Barclays is an impressive venue — not just for hearing music, but for…

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Tags: Concessions Mobile

My #1 Pick for "Direct Profits"

2017 was a big year for me:

I finally admitted I was getting “old” and needed reading glasses.

But when the time came, I didn’t get an expensive pair of Ralph Lauren or Prada glasses from my local LensCrafters.

Instead, I went to an online eyewear company called Warby Parker.

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Tags: Direct to-consumer Google