The Cheap Money Exodus: Tapering and the Economy Ahead
Tapering – the end of quantitative easing – has finally arrived, bringing an epilogue to the era of cheap money. How will tapering impact the economy, and what does it mean for the common public? In this article, Financial Literacy columnist Bradley Tian examines the working and implications of the tapering process. Continue Reading
Proptech is Reshaping Real Estate
For decades, the American housing industry has remained relatively resistant to change. But amidst the current housing climate, proptech companies, tech startups in the real estate space, have begun to streamline different aspects of the industry. This article will present a case for proptech and its ability to reinvent real estate. Continue Reading
Roth IRAs: Effects of Closing the Mega Backdoor Loophole
The Roth IRA mega backdoor loophole, exploited to reap larger returns than normally possible, is on the precipice of being closed by the Biden administration’s new tax plan. Investing columnist John Wang explores both its intended and unintended consequences.Continue Reading
The Death of the Debt Ceiling
After coming close to catastrophe earlier this month, Congress voted to raise the US debt ceiling by $480 billion in order to allow the government to borrow enough money to fund its commitments until December. In this article, Dhruv Muralidhar explores the debt ceiling and makes a case for why it should be removed. Continue Reading
The Paradoxical Existence of Fashion Shows
The prime locations, extravagant set design, beautiful models, and millions of dollars; fashion shows all for the sake of clothes that can’t be sold. It all begs the question — why? Why do these shows exist, and how do they make money? Read on to find out about the evolution of fashion shows and how they’ve adapted to social media.Continue Reading
Shang-Chi: The Superhero of Superhero Movies
COVID-19 put an obvious damper on the movie industry; however, Marvel’s “Shang-Chi,” an exclusively theatrical release, has become the highest-grossing domestic release of 2021. This article will explore why this happened and what it means for movies moving forward.Continue Reading
The Future of the Toy Industry
All the data is pointing to a significant decline in sales revenue and demand, signaling that a similar end to that of Toys R Us is near for many toy manufacturers. Or is it? The toy industry is still raking in more than 20.7 billion dollars in sales a year, which begs the question: is the toy industry actually in danger?Continue Reading
Buy Now, Pay Later: Payment System of the Future?
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) companies have transformed the way we make payments online. They offer a fresh alternative to using credit or debit cards and they’ve been adopted by companies from Amazon to your local mom-and-pop store. Continue reading to learn more about what BNPL systems have to offer and why they’re making noise!Continue Reading
Game On: Will Student-Athletes Finally Get Paid?
After years of resistance, the NCAA has finally allowed student-athletes to profit from their NIL rights. What does this say about the state of the lucrative college athletics industry?Continue Reading
Post-Pandemic Flight Travel: Flying 101
Been a while since you last traveled? Continue reading to learn about how the pandemic has affected the airline industry and how you can score cheap tickets for your next dream vacation!Continue Reading