Let’s face it — the world is more expensive than ever. From sky-high rent to inflated grocery bills and stagnant wages, building a financial future today feels like swimming upstream. And for millennials and Gen Z? The odds are even steeper. We’re the generations hit hardest by student debt, priced out of real estate, and navigating an economy that wasn't built with us in mind. Traditional paths to wealth just don’t work the same anymore — and waiting around for them to “go back to normal” isn't a strategy. That’s why we built StackedFromScratch. This isn’t just a finance blog — it’s a mindset. A movement. A blueprint for taking control of your money, your time, and your future — even if you’re starting with nothing. Here, we break down real strategies to grow wealth from the ground up — whether that’s through smart investing, passive income, side hustles, crypto, or simply making better money moves with what you already have. No jargon. No gatekeeping. Just real talk, real tools,
