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Over the last few years, the global economy has started to shift away from U.S. dominance. What does that mean? For decades, the world economy has been controlled by U.S. trade agreements - but that is now being challenged by a rapidly growing partnership: BRICS. The acronym stands for: But this trade group has expanded […]
Every time you ask ChatGPT a question or stream a show on Netflix, you're using a data center somewhere in America. These massive warehouses filled with servers need one thing above all else: Lots of power. A single AI data center consumes enough electricity to power 80,000 homes. As AI adoption explodes across industries, companies […]
In 2024, Africa attracted $97 billion in foreign direct investment - a 75% increase from 2023. That's more money flowing into the continent from investors than ever before in history. The largest single investment came from Abu Dhabi, which invested $24 billion in Egypt for a mega project. But even if you remove that outlier, […]
In late March 2025, Tesla (TSLA) unveiled humanoid robots that captured global attention. That same month, Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang called robotics the next "multi-trillion industry." Here's what most investors missed: While Tesla's robot demonstration included remote-controlled units (causing public backlash), a quieter revolution was already underway. The robotics industry is shifting from simple […]
Earlier in 2025, the U.S. government bought a 15% stake in a mining company. And it wasn't oil, gold, or even lithium... MP Materials - the company the U.S. took a stake in - is a rare earth minerals producer. You've probably never heard of neodymium or dysprosium. So why should investors care? But without […]
Most budgets fail within the first month. Not because people lack discipline, but because the budget itself is unrealistic, overly complicated, or fights against human nature. Why Most Budgets Fail You've probably tried budgeting before. You downloaded an app, created categories, and promised yourself this time would be different. Then you overspent on groceries. Forgot […]
The True Cost of Homeownership Most people drastically underestimate what homeownership actually costs. Beyond the Mortgage Payment Your mortgage payment is just the starting point. Here's what homeownership really costs: Property taxes: 0.5-2.5% of home value annually, depending on location. On a $400,000 home, that's $2,000-10,000 per year. Homeowners insurance: $1,000-3,000+ annually, more in high-risk […]
What Is a REIT? A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a company that owns, operates, or finances income-generating real estate. Think of a REIT as a mutual fund for real estate. Instead of pooling money to buy stocks, REITs pool investor money to buy properties. You own shares in the REIT, which owns the […]
Not all debt destroys wealth. Some debt builds it, while other debt traps you in a cycle of payments that erode financial security. What Makes Debt "Good" or "Bad"? The difference between good and bad debt comes down to what you're financing and at what cost. Good debt helps you build wealth. It finances things […]
What Is an Emergency Fund? An emergency fund is money reserved exclusively for true financial emergencies. This isn't vacation money. It's not for holiday shopping or a new TV. It's financial insurance against life's unexpected curveballs: job loss, medical bills, car repairs, home emergencies, or sudden family obligations. The fund serves one purpose: keeping you […]
