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Next Gen Finance TeamMarch 16, 2026
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The $40 Trillion Question
Economy

The $40 Trillion Question

The U.S. now pays more than $1 trillion a year in interest, more than it spends on the military. How the debt hit $40 trillion and what it means for our generation.

Noam SmallOctober 24, 2026
What Is a Hedge Fund?
Investing

What Is a Hedge Fund?

Hedge funds pool money from wealthy and institutional investors and bet on stocks rising and falling. How long/short and leverage work, and how the "2 and 20" fee adds up.

Lauren MellOctober 24, 2026
The Value of a Losing Team
Business

The Value of a Losing Team

The Cowboys went 7–10 in 2024, yet Forbes valued them at $13 billion. How loyal fans, shared league revenue and TV deals keep losing NFL teams valuable.

Jacob SchmutterOctober 24, 2026
Wall Street Is Buying Up Homes: Could Rental Companies Be a Smart Investment?
Economy

Wall Street Is Buying Up Homes: Could Rental Companies Be a Smart Investment?

Big investors are buying single-family homes to rent out. Invitation Homes and American Homes 4 Rent are growing, but debt, costs and housing concerns make them no sure bet.

Mikey CyrulnikOctober 24, 2026
Future of Nuclear Stocks
Business

Future of Nuclear Stocks

AI data centers need round-the-clock power that solar and wind can't give. A look at nuclear utilities, uranium miners and small modular reactor developers, and the risks of each.

Anton DruskinOctober 24, 2026
AI Companies and Going Public
Markets

AI Companies and Going Public

Anthropic and OpenAI may soon go public. Why an IPO tests an AI company’s business, not just its technology, and what investors should weigh beyond the hype.

Gabe SoslandOctober 24, 2026
What You Actually Need to Know About Credit Cards and Credit Scores
Personal Finance

What You Actually Need to Know About Credit Cards and Credit Scores

Credit cards can build your credit or leave you paying costly interest. How billing cycles, credit scores, authorized users and first-card options work.

Eva RobicsekOctober 24, 2026
The Drone Revolution: Could These Stocks Take Off?
Business

The Drone Revolution: Could These Stocks Take Off?

Wars and rising tensions have governments spending big on drones. A look at AeroVironment, Red Cat, Kratos and Ondas, and whether drone tech can turn into profits.

Ronen LewisOctober 24, 2026
Inflation Is Rising Again: What It Means for the American Economy
Economy

Inflation Is Rising Again: What It Means for the American Economy

Inflation hit 3.7% in September 2026, led by gas prices, and the Fed raised rates for the first time since 2023. What higher borrowing costs mean for families, businesses and stocks.

Ilan RosenfeldOctober 24, 2026
Private Equity’s Growing Power
Markets

Private Equity’s Growing Power

U.S. private equity firms invested about $545 billion in early 2026 across fewer deals. Why the money is pooling at the biggest firms, and why selling companies has gotten harder.

Ben MillerOctober 24, 2026
Why Buying a Home Is Getting Harder
Personal Finance

Why Buying a Home Is Getting Harder

Mortgage rates have climbed to about 7.3% while home prices sit near record highs. What that means for monthly payments, and why first-time buyers feel it most.

Etai RabbaniOctober 24, 2026
John Paulson: The Man Who Bet Against the World and Won
Investing

John Paulson: The Man Who Bet Against the World and Won

John Paulson’s firm made $15 billion in 2007 by betting against the housing market with credit default swaps. How the trade worked, and why his giving matters just as much.

Ariel RubinOctober 24, 2026
Large Scale Risk and AI Companies’ Liability
Economy

Large Scale Risk and AI Companies’ Liability

Who is responsible if an AI system causes a catastrophe? Why AI companies are asking for regulation, where national security fits in, and why some researchers are preparing for the worst.

Noah SolingaOctober 24, 2026
Smart Money in Health Tech: What to Invest In and What to Avoid in Medical AI
Markets

Smart Money in Health Tech: What to Invest In and What to Avoid in Medical AI

AI note-takers, drug discovery and hospital data systems look like smart bets in medical AI. Unapproved diagnostic tools and consumer health apps look like money traps.

Josh GoldmanOctober 24, 2026
Your First Paycheck: Where Did the Money Go?
Personal Finance

Your First Paycheck: Where Did the Money Go?

Small purchases can drain a first paycheck faster than expected. Eitan Davies shares what earning his own money teaches him about budgeting, saving, and finding a balance.

Eitan DaviesOctober 24, 2026
The Importance of Learning to Manage Money
Personal Finance

The Importance of Learning to Manage Money

Budgeting, saving and understanding debt are life skills everyone needs. How a simple $100 budget works, why savings matter in an emergency, and how credit card interest adds up.

Daniel SorotzkinOctober 24, 2026

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At Next Gen Finance, we believe financial literacy is one of the most powerful tools a young person can have. We are on a mission to help build it. Our team of passionate, dedicated teenagers delivers thoroughly researched, clearly written coverage of markets, business, and the economy. We do not simplify the subject. We make it accessible. Because understanding finance should not have to wait.

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