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There's a rumor that Santa was invented by Coca-Cola. It's not true. But what is true is that there are Santa Claus universities, insurance policies, and unions.
We explore the economics of social media creators in this special post by Keaton Inglis. Includes results from the world's largest survey of X creators.
Brian Flaherty shows you five alternative, creative, and perfectly legal ways to "hack" your retirement savings.
This week marked the 20th anniversary of the final flight of the Concorde. Simon Jones discusses why the plane was so special, through the lens of his vast collection of Concorde memorabilia.
Ships have a useful life of 30 years. But where do ships go when they die? We explore the hidden life (and death) of ships.
Unlike office buildings, converting hotels to housing is relatively easy to do, and has favorable unit economics for investors — not to mention tax incentives.
We delve into the overlooked economics of parking lots in the US, uncovering how zoning laws and tax policies led to an oversupply of parking. We also explore their investment potential amidst changing urban policies.
You may not see flying cars in the sky yet, but a lot is happening on the ground. eVTOLs are the closest thing we have. Capital is pouring into the space, but regulation is still lacking.
Litigation finance can feel like a form of highly educated betting. But it's a necessary, $39 billion dollar industry, with some smart companies carving out niches.
The World Cup is here, so it's time to understand rugby. Why it's undervalued, why private equity got involved, and how you can invest in the sport too.
1031 exchanges are one of the most popular, lucrative, and (arguably) unfair real estate tax loopholes in the world. Here's how they work.