Once upon a time, there was a store so magical, so legendary, and so beloved by every kid in America that walking through its doors felt like Christmas morning. Toys “R” Us wasn’t just a toy store. It was the toy store. So why Toys R Us failed is a story most people blame on … Read more
Once upon a time, one phone brand ruled the planet. Nokia was so dominant, so unbelievably popular, and so far ahead of everyone else that it seemed untouchable. In 2008 alone, it shipped about 468 million phones. Five years later, it sold its entire phone business. So why Nokia failed is a wild story, and … Read more
Picture the most legendary name in photography on the planet. A company so huge, so iconic, and so wildly ahead of its time that one of its own engineers built a digital camera in 1975. Yes, 1975. Then, in 2012, that same company filed for bankruptcy. Most people think they know why Kodak failed: “They … Read more
Once upon a time, there was a company so massive, so wildly popular, and so ridiculously confident that it seemed impossible to kill. Blockbuster wasn’t just a store. It was Friday night. It was a whole personality. And then, almost overnight, it was gone. Everyone thinks they know why Blockbuster failed: “Netflix and streaming, duh.” … Read more
Just got your first real paycheck and have no clue where the money should go? Been there. At my first job, I parked everything in a savings account earning about 1%. Please don’t do that. This investing order of operations is the cheat sheet I wish I’d had: a few steps, one screen, and one … Read more
A calculator to help you figure out whether buying or renting a home best suits your financial situation.