The Basics of Options Trading
Options contracts represent the right to buy or sell an underlying asset, before an expiration date, once certain price conditions are met.
Mukbang Explained
Mukbang is a fad that started in South Korea where people film or broadcast themselves eating food (often large amounts of food) to create an “eating show.” Mukbang can be thought of as “performance eating.”
Capitalism Works Because Capital is a Built-in Incentive
In my opinion, capitalism works because it is based on the built-in incentive of capital. In capitalism, capital itself is an ever-present motivator.
Why People Call Left-Wingers “Commies” as an Insult
A favorite political term used by the political right to insult the left is “commie,” “communist,” or “socialist.” We look at why right-wingers call left-wingers “commies” and other such terms.
Forget Savings Accounts, You Can Get a Better Return With Funds
Anyone keeping money in a savings account should consider putting that money in a money market mutual fund, short term bond fund term, or other fund designed to be liquid and price stable.
What is a Government Shutdown?
In the US, a Government Shutdown is when funding isn’t secured to keep parts of the government running.
Did “Nothing” Just Pop the “Everything Bubble?”
Did “nothing” in particular just pop the “everything bubble?” I explore that idea and explain what I mean by it.
How and Why Does the Fed Raise Rates, and What Does it Mean?
The Federal Reserve (Fed) has the power to adjust the interest rates that banks charge each other. This impacts rates charged to consumers and businesses. The Fed adjusts rates as a tool to ensure economic stability in the US.
Sometimes People Get Upset With Us for Not Validating Their Conspiracy Theories
As an independent fact-checking site we fact-check a range of touchy subjects… and sometimes people get upset with us for not validating their conspiracy theories.
Everything You Need to Know About ObamaCare
Obamacare is a nickname for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA or PPACA). Before the ACA premium costs and uninsured rates were rising and people could be denied coverage based on a preexisting condition and be charged more based on gender. Today, under the ACA, more people are covered and more people have access to affordable quality health care.