DECEMBER 30, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Billionaire Explains High Mutual Fund Fees. Impact: The high fees of mutual funds became the catalyst for the rise of DIY investing platforms, resulting in a generation of people who think they can beat the market while still struggling to understand how to properly pronounce 'diversification.'. Fact: The billionaire mentioned in the article probably charges high fees for his advice too, because why share secrets for free when you can profit off confused investors?.
• Headline: Where Are the American Women in Olympic Figure Skating?. Impact: The decline of American women in Olympic figure skating led to a nationwide search for the next 'Nancy Kerrigan,' resulting in countless reality shows and ultimately, the rise of competitive knitting as the new Olympic sport nobody saw coming.. Fact: If you think figure skating is tough, try explaining to your grandma why a gold medal in knitting is just as impressive..
• Headline: Inside the Hollywood Home of Social Media’s Stars. (Don’t Be Shy.). Impact: The rise of social media stars in Hollywood prompted a bizarre trend where aspiring influencers began to live in communal apartments, leading to a new genre of reality TV: 'Real World: Influencer Edition,' where the biggest drama is who forgot to post their morning smoothie.. Fact: Living with social media stars means you might accidentally become famous too—just for being the roommate who didn't clean the dishes..