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The $40 Trillion QuestionEconomy

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 TeamBusiness

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 StocksBusiness

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 PublicMarkets

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 ScoresPersonal 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 EconomyEconomy

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 PowerMarkets

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 HarderPersonal 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 WonInvesting

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’ LiabilityEconomy

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 AIMarkets

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 MoneyPersonal 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
The Biggest IPO in History Is Coming. Here's Why SpaceX at $1.75 Trillion Doesn't Add Up.Business

The Biggest IPO in History Is Coming. Here's Why SpaceX at $1.75 Trillion Doesn't Add Up.

SpaceX may be going public at a record valuation, but at $1.75 trillion, the price looks far ahead of the business. This IPO raises one big question: is it growth, or hype?

Noam SmallApril 13, 2026
Why Leveraged Stocks Are More Dangerous Than They AppearInvesting

Why Leveraged Stocks Are More Dangerous Than They Appear

Leveraged exchange-traded funds promise amplified returns, but their structure introduces risks that many investors underestimate. Products like Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares (SPXL) are designed to track multiples of daily market movements, not long-term performance. This leads to effects like volatility decay, where gains and losses compound unevenly, gradually eroding value even in sideways or mildly positive markets. Combined with daily rebalancing, higher costs, and the risk of margin calls, leveraged investing can result in significant losses, even when an investor is directionally correct.

Noah SolingaApril 13, 2026
Artemis II and the Return to Cislunar SpaceEconomy

Artemis II and the Return to Cislunar Space

The Artemis II mission marks humanity’s return beyond Earth’s orbit for the first time in over 50 years, signaling a major shift from exploration to long-term presence in cislunar space. Led by NASA and supported by private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin, the Artemis program is building the foundation for a future lunar economy. With plans for a permanent Moon base, resource utilization, and expanded commercial activity, Artemis represents both a technological milestone and a significant economic opportunity.

Gabe RosenbluthApril 13, 2026
Defensive StocksInvesting

Defensive Stocks

Defensive stocks are shares of companies that tend to remain stable regardless of overall economic conditions. These businesses provide essential goods and services—such as groceries, household products, healthcare, and utilities—that people continue to rely on even during economic downturns. While companies like Walmart and Procter & Gamble may still be affected by the economy, demand for their products remains relatively consistent. This stability makes defensive stocks less volatile, though they often grow more slowly during strong economic periods. As a result, defensive stocks are commonly used to reduce risk and add stability within a diversified investment portfolio.

Dovid ZlotnickApril 13, 2026
Tokenization of Real World Assets (RWA)Crypto

Tokenization of Real World Assets (RWA)

Tokenization of real world assets (RWA) allows investors to own fractions of physical assets like real estate or art through digital tokens. This makes expensive assets more accessible and easier to trade, often with 24/7 liquidity.

Jacob SchmutterApril 13, 2026
The Death of the Bullpen: How AI Is Erasing the Entry-Level AnalystBusiness

The Death of the Bullpen: How AI Is Erasing the Entry-Level Analyst

For years, the grind of entry level work is what shaped future bankers. Now AI is removing that first step, and with it, the chance for a new generation to truly learn the business.

Nate TabaksblatApril 13, 2026
The Rise of Private Credit: How a Shadow Lending Market Became Essential to the Global EconomyMarkets

The Rise of Private Credit: How a Shadow Lending Market Became Essential to the Global Economy

Private credit is non-bank lending that has become a key funding source for businesses.

Asher WassermanApril 13, 2026
Beating InflationEconomy

Beating Inflation

Inflation reduces money’s value, but investing helps it grow.

Eva RobicsekApril 13, 2026
From Pizza to Billions: The Story of BitcoinCrypto

From Pizza to Billions: The Story of Bitcoin

Bitcoin has grown from a niche digital currency into a major global financial asset.

Ariel RubinApril 13, 2026
A Stock Market Strategy for the 2026 U.S.-Iran ConflictEconomy

A Stock Market Strategy for the 2026 U.S.-Iran Conflict

In a market caught between war and peace, the goal is simple: stop chasing upside and start preparing for impact.

Logan BlendenApril 13, 2026
The New Space Economy: Power, Profit, and the Race Beyond EarthEconomy

The New Space Economy: Power, Profit, and the Race Beyond Earth

Space is becoming a powerful economic frontier, with satellites, resources, and future industries like mining and tourism shaping global wealth and influence.

Yehuda SingerApril 13, 2026
What Is Next Gen Finance?

What Is Next Gen Finance?

Why did we build this?

Next Gen Finance TeamMarch 16, 2026
Cryptocurrency: The Digital Revolution in MoneyCrypto

Cryptocurrency: The Digital Revolution in Money

The financial system has worked the same way for decades. Cryptocurrency is trying to change all of that and it might actually be working.

Noam SmallMarch 16, 2026
The Hidden Winner Of The Iran War: Russia's oil economy Economy

The Hidden Winner Of The Iran War: Russia's oil economy

Russia, whose oil was previously sanctioned by America due to the war in Ukraine, has been making some big money from this war.

Yehuda SingerMarch 16, 2026
How to budget your money using the 50/30/20 rulePersonal Finance

How to budget your money using the 50/30/20 rule

Overall, the 50/30/20 rule is more than just a simple method, it is a rule that can help you grow your net-worth.

Jacob SchmutterMarch 16, 2026
The AI BubbleMarkets

The AI Bubble

Most companies report that AI has done nothing measurable for their productivity. That contradiction is the story of our moment.

Gabe RosenbluthMarch 16, 2026
Why Oil Prices Are Rising and What It Means for YouEconomy

Why Oil Prices Are Rising and What It Means for You

The instability in the Middle East is not just a foreign policy issue. It is showing up directly in your gas bill, and here is why.

Noah SolingaMarch 15, 2026
Learning About Money Early MattersPersonal Finance

Learning About Money Early Matters

Most people do not learn about money until it is already too late to build the best habits. Starting early makes all the difference.

Rami AppelbaumMarch 15, 2026
Stadium Naming Rights: Why Companies Pay Millions and How the Trend EvolvedBusiness

Stadium Naming Rights: Why Companies Pay Millions and How the Trend Evolved

From Wrigley Field to Crypto.com Arena, the business of stadium naming rights has grown into a billion dollar industry and it shows no signs of slowing down.

Ori EdelsteinMarch 15, 2026
How Social Media Changed Marketing ForeverBusiness

How Social Media Changed Marketing Forever

It used to cost a fortune to get your product in front of millions of people. Now, all it takes is a good post.

Josh PosnerMarch 15, 2026
What Is Quantitative Finance?Investing

What Is Quantitative Finance?

What if a math equation could beat every investor on Wall Street? For Renaissance Technologies, it already has.

Josh PortnoyMarch 15, 2026
How A Simple Task Can Earn You HundredsPersonal Finance

How A Simple Task Can Earn You Hundreds

Most high schoolers spend their free time scrolling. The ones who do not are already ahead.

Davidi BaloukaMarch 15, 2026
Mutual Funds and Index Funds: What Is the Difference?Investing

Mutual Funds and Index Funds: What Is the Difference?

Mutual funds and index funds sound like the same thing, but picking the wrong one could cost you thousands of dollars over time. Here's what you actually need to know.

Pin FeldmanMarch 15, 2026
Why I Prefer ETFs Over Mutual FundsInvesting

Why I Prefer ETFs Over Mutual Funds

Most people think paying a professional to manage their money is the safe bet. The data says otherwise.

Dovid ZlotnickMarch 15, 2026
Software Industry OutlookMarkets

Software Industry Outlook

Despite these strong growth drivers, the software sector has faced serious challenges. The main fear driving the selloff is that AI disrupts the traditional pricing model.

Ariel RubinMarch 8, 2026
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