Kim Iskyan

July 24, 2021 – Robinhood's purported mission is to "democratize finance for all." That's more insidious than it sounds though, as their real push is monetizing the addictive nature of day trading.

July 23, 2021 - Robinhood has been in the spotlight (and under the microscope) the past few years, most recently for its role in the GameStop meme-stock frenzy. So, should you buy in?

July 16, 2021 – Global hard-power is the brute force of bullets and bombs while soft power's the gentle pull of persuasion. On this latter front, America's losing ground. But it's never too late for a charm campaign.

July 9, 2021 – Celebrities have shamelessly hocked brands since forever. But in 2021 America, viral fame and meme stocks have distilled into the cringing reality of the Kardashians doling out crypto advice on the Gram.

July 2, 2021 – Despite many self-loathing Americans and "patriotism" becoming a dirty word as of late, there are still some undeniable reasons to embrace the beautifully flawed Red, White, and Blue.

June 25, 2021 – Excess capital often leads to cash brain, a cognitive deficit syndrome affecting not only civilians but corporations. Symptoms include the greedy sloth of share buybacks and ill-advised acquisitions.

June 18, 2021 - What's in the box? From freighting your personal effects cross-country to Chinese imports to our Eastern seaboard, here's the not-so-sexy but completely vital world of shipping containers.

June 11, 2021 - Beyond the apparent tax breaks or the rare chance they're legitimately altruistic, what's the real reason billionaires throw their money to charitable causes?