Wednesday, July 29, 2015
The value of all New York City real estate was recently estimated at $3 trillion. Staggering wealth has been made here by real estate investors— And continues to be made here by those who are fortunate enough to invest early in the next up-and-coming neighborhood.
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Can you guess what the government’s largest asset is? Surprisingly, it’s not land, mortgages, or tax receivables.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Imagine getting an unexpected cash windfall, just for showing up for work. It sounds crazy, but that’s what happened to D'Anne Schjerning, a secretary from San Jose, California.
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Once upon a time, there was a little blue pill. Originally, it was designed to treat heart disease...
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Earlier this week, a deal was reached on the Greek debt crisis. With a meltdown averted, the interest rate on Greece’s 10-Year Government Bond stabilized at about 12%.
Thursday, July 9, 2015
The United States has 4,726 colleges and universities. To attend these institutions, students spend nearly $600 billion per year—that’s $393 billion for tuition, and $196 billion on expenses like travel and housing.
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Imagine you’re out for a leisurely drive. It’s a late Sunday afternoon towards the end of the summer.
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Several years ago, Danny Boice found himself in a disturbing situation: As far as he could tell, his ex-wife seemed to be staying at the home of her new romantic partner—with her and Danny’s kids. If this were the case, she'd be violating their child custody arrangement.
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Every spring, investors from Wall Street to Silicon Valley wait in anticipation for one of the most important reports of the year. They’re not waiting for the jobs numbers, GDP data, or any other conventional economic indicator.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about China in the business press—especially as it relates to the technology sector. Last year, for example, Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) conducted the world’s largest IPO ever: it raised $25 billion on the New York Stock Exchange.