EconomyThe $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
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InvestingWhat 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
BusinessThe 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
EconomyWall 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
BusinessFuture 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
MarketsAI 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
Personal FinanceWhat 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
BusinessThe 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
EconomyInflation 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
MarketsPrivate 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
Personal FinanceWhy 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
InvestingJohn 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
EconomyLarge 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
MarketsSmart 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
Personal FinanceYour 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
Personal FinanceThe 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
BusinessThe 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
InvestingWhy 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
EconomyArtemis 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
InvestingDefensive 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
CryptoTokenization 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
BusinessThe 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
MarketsThe 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
EconomyBeating Inflation
Inflation reduces money’s value, but investing helps it grow.
Eva RobicsekApril 13, 2026
CryptoFrom 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
EconomyA 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
EconomyThe 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
CryptoCryptocurrency: 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
EconomyThe 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
Personal FinanceHow 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
MarketsThe 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
EconomyWhy 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
Personal FinanceLearning 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
BusinessStadium 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
BusinessHow 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
InvestingWhat 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
Personal FinanceHow 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
InvestingMutual 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
InvestingWhy 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
MarketsSoftware 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