The "American Dream" has bifurcated. Productivity gains made manufactured goods cheaper, but services (healthcare) and assets (housing) became prohibitively expensive because their productivity is harder to improve. This redefines what is achievable for many.
Students often fail to grasp the importance of concepts like credit scores. Highlighting severe, tangible outcomes—such as an employer legally rejecting a job application due to poor credit—makes abstract financial lessons feel urgent and memorable.
While risky, the act of trading meme stocks compels young investors to learn about market mechanics and economic indicators. They grasp the real-world application of financial concepts because their own money is on the line, teaching them in a way schools cannot.
While not a direct investment opportunity, U.S. actions toward Greenland may signal a move away from traditional alliances. This increases global volatility, making international diversification and quality fixed income more crucial for investors' portfolios.
The traditional advice to relentlessly pursue career ambitions in your 20s often follows a male-centric script. This overlooks significant life trade-offs and can lead to unintended, tragic consequences later, particularly for women facing fertility challenges.
The financial benefit of working in a major city isn't just a higher starting salary. Federal Reserve data shows wages for urban workers rise at a faster rate with experience, creating a significant long-term wealth gap compared to those in smaller markets.