In early 2024, lithium looked unstoppable. Why? From your iPhone to electric cars, lithium powers the batteries we use every day. Factories to create batteries were opening across the world, and Lithium prices were skyrocketing as a result. Then reality hit. By mid-2024, lithium prices had crashed 80% - falling all the way to $15,000 […]
Americans haven't been to the moon since 1972. Why? It’s expensive. It cost the U.S. around $25 billion ($300 billion in 2025 dollars) to send the first astronauts to the moon. Not only that, but the tech just wasn’t there - the world did not have the technology or the infrastructure a decade ago to […]
Flashback: The U.S. dollar fell more than 10% in the first half of 2025 In times of market and economic volatility, major institutions usually buy gold. Why? Gold is a physical commodity - it’s a tangible asset that takes time, money, and labor to create. Many investors believe this gives it a certain intrinsic value. […]
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 […]
