What Actually Works
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3K
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
Pricing
$5/mo
$50/yr annual option
$2K
~345 est. paid subs
$762/mo – $2K/mo(±50%)
~4x per week
4.2 posts/week
82/100
Very Consistent (~1.7d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linas's Newsletter | 134K | +1.7% | $34/mo | substack |
| Money Tips Money Hacks | 127K | +2.5% | $7/mo | substack |
| Fintech Blueprint 🤖🏦🧭 | 110K | N/A | $15/mo | substack |
| The Intellectual Investor | 103K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 5K | $2,539.58 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 4K | $2,031.67 | -20.0% |
| Apr 2026 | 4K | $2,031.67 | ~0% |
| May 2026 | 3K | $1,523.75 | -25.0% |
Platform Dependency
Uses ghost platform
Publishing Consistency
Regular publishing schedule
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
3K subscribers — above the 3K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 503 similar-size peers in Finance have paid tiers
Pricing position
$5/mo vs $10/mo category median (1214 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $5 | $50 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Publishing Consistency | 91/100 | 10% |
| Epic Retirement Australia & New Zealand |
| 89K |
| +1.7% |
| Free |
| substack |