The Resurgence of Electric Vehicles
For over a century, electric vehicles have struggled to compete against their formidable counterpart, the gas-powered car. In recent years, the demand for electric vehicles has soared to new highs. Find out why your next car purchase should be electric!
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Oracling the Future of TikTok
Tiktok has recently come under the spotlight of the investment world. How will this thriving social media sensation survive under such crossfire?Continue Reading
Understanding Proposition 22
In recent years, California’s voters have been increasingly tasked with making important policy decisions with limited information on the November ballot.Continue Reading
A New Era for Young Adult Homeownership
Learn why young adult homeownership rates have dropped over the years and some mortgage alternatives to help you finance your dream house!
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The Death of the Great American Buffet
Nothing screams “America” quite like a good old fashioned buffet. A glorious smorgasbord of culinary delights, as much food as one could possibly want, all for one typically affordable price, and a true memorial to the distinctly American brand of gluttonous consumerism. Many immigrants to the United States gravitated to buffets like the late Souplantation and Sizzler for this very reason: they provide a little taste of the quintessential American experience in every overflowing plate, a taste of that ever elusive ‘American Dream.’Continue Reading
Lending Circles as a Means of Improving Credit
To say that my AP Economics teacher had a credit card dedicated to burritos when he was in college is slightly misleading. While it’s true that he solely bought burritos on that credit card, the object of his purchase was arbitrary. Whether he bought burritos or tacos, either way my AP Economics teacher would have learned good borrowing practices and bolstered his credit score through the process of borrowing money and paying it back.Continue Reading
Investing in the Startup Nation
Imagine a country the size of New Jersey leading the world in the total number of startups and value of venture capital investments per capita. With a population of only 9 million, there is 1 startup for every 1,500 people. Sounds crazy, right? Well this is Israel.Continue Reading
COVID-19: How Has It Changed Spending Habits of Young Consumers?
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many changes in the daily lives of people from all around the world. Video streaming on social media platforms has shown people rushing into grocery stores and stocking up on canned food and toilet paper. Colleges have abruptly transferred to online education via Zoom and other video conferencing tools. About 16 million Americans have lost their jobs since the start of lockdowns across the country. Small businesses and local stores still struggle to keep their businesses afloat.Continue Reading
CSR for Thought
When asked to name a company dedicated to corporate social responsibility, almost everyone will immediately mention Patagonia. Patagonia, an upscale apparel retailer, for years was viewed as an anomaly by both investors and industry experts. The company preaches against consumerism with their “Don’t Buy This Jacket” campaign, where they actively exposed the environmental harm of one of their products. A company that discourages people from shopping could not possibly be successful in the long run. However, over the past decade, Patagonia has defied all odds by quadrupling in profit and reaching a valuation of $1 billion dollars. Continue Reading
Beyond Filling Wallets: ESG Investing and its Future
There has long been interest in responsible investing. In 1985, students at Columbia University protested because the university invested in several companies that had businesses in apartheid South Africa. Through months of action, the university eventually divested from its holdings.Continue Reading