Okay, I’ve been dipping my toes into all this for a couple of months now, and honestly, it’s been a ride. I started after a friend casually mentioned they were getting passive income from this stuff, and I thought, why not me? I’m not looking to get rich overnight or anything, just want to make smarter long-term decisions with my savings. The problem is, there's just so much noise out there. Platforms, apps, strategies—it's overwhelming. How do you even know which tools are worth trusting?