The 80% Issue: Why the S&P 500 Is Disrupting Basic Investing
Challenges for Active Managers Amid Market Shifts For active managers in 2025, the number to watch is 80. This represents a percentage that’s currently falling behind the S&P 500. This significant underperformance reveals a troubling structural issue. Passive markets are punishing fundamental beliefs. What was once viewed as a mere trend has now become a […]
The surprising increase of Gen Z college students struggling with basic math skills
A recent report highlights a concerning trend: a growing number of Gen Z college freshmen are starting school without adequate math skills, leading to a significant decline in their SAT scores. What’s really startling is that some of these students are struggling with math at a level typically expected in middle school—essentially, below fifth grade. […]
County in Illinois Establishes Permanent Guaranteed Basic Income Program
Cook County Makes Basic Income Program Permanent Cook County, Illinois, has decided to make its basic income guarantee program permanent after launching it as a pilot in 2022, supported by federal COVID-19 relief funds. Last week, the Cook County Commission approved a budget of $7.5 million to solidify the program, according to reports. Notably, Cook […]
Silicon Valley suggests universal basic income as a solution to job loss from AI.
Silicon Valley’s Vision for the Future Silicon Valley is envisioning a future shaped by its own decisions. With the rise of AI leading to significant layoffs in white-collar jobs—as seen last month with numerous tech companies announcing reductions—universal basic income (UBI) is once again being discussed. Influential figures in tech, including Sam Altman, Elon Musk, […]
Creator of NYC installation focused on Hamas reacts angrily to basic inquiry
Controversial Art Installation in NYC Sparks Outrage An artist in New York City has come under fire for creating an installation with anti-Semitic themes on Governors Island, funded by taxpayer money. Rebecca Goyette visibly lost her temper when approached for a comment about her work, which recently drew significant criticism during a family Halloween event. […]
Speaker Johnson Presents 4 Basic Facts About the Democrat Government Shutdown
There are four key points that Americans should understand when talking about the ongoing government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) emphasized on Tuesday, marking the 28th day of the situation. “It’s been nearly a month since this began, and I want to take a moment to highlight some important facts,” Johnson stated. “…The underlying […]
Advocacy group seeks to set a basic yearly COLA rise: What would that look like?
Advocacy groups focused on the well-being of older Americans are urging the Social Security Administration to set a “minimum” annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in the coming years. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) voiced its support for this idea shortly after the SSA announced a 2.8% COLA increase for 2026. According to TSCL, this increase is […]
A Basic Discrepancy Between Assets and Liabilities in the Banking Sector
Fintech Companies Offering Higher Deposit Yields October 12, 2025 Deposit yields for numerous fintech firms are significantly exceeding those found in the traditional banking sector. This raises some eyebrows, considering the inherent risks of using short-term liabilities to finance long-term assets in banking. Perhaps the implications of this trend are worth pondering. The chart below […]
Generation X might be the first to require a universal basic income due to job loss in their later careers.
Recent estimates indicate that as artificial intelligence evolves, a significant number of white-collar jobs—perhaps even half—could vanish. But how are older white-collar workers handling this shift? In light of prior economic downturns, such as the Great Recession in 2008, we’ve been looking into the experiences of baby boomers who faced similar job losses. Our recent […]
Apology Is Simply Basic Decency, Yet That’s Not Jimmy Kimmel: Gregg Jarrett Describes ABC Host as ‘Weak and Fearful’
Gregg Jarrett Criticizes Jimmy Kimmel on Fox Business During a segment on Fox Business, legal analyst Gregg Jarrett criticized Jimmy Kimmel, labeling him as “Craven and Wakerley.” This comment came after Kimmel resumed his show without addressing previous backlash regarding his comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. On “The Evening Edit,” Jarrett expressed his […]