MARCH 27, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Historic $2 Trillion Stimulus Signed into Law. Impact: The influx of cash led to a temporary boom in online shopping, which then caused a surge in cat meme businesses. Today, we find ourselves in a world where the economy is powered by furry distractions and TikTok dances.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing that moved faster than this bill was the speed at which people began Googling 'how to invest in cat memes.'.
• Headline: The Virus That Shook My Investment Strategies. Impact: This moment triggered a wave of financial podcasts and YouTube channels dedicated to teaching people how to panic sell. Now, we have an entire generation of investors who think 'buy low, sell high' is just a suggestion.. Fact: Did you know that before the virus, there was a belief that experience in investing translates to success? Apparently, 40 years of wisdom can be undone by a global pandemic and a few bad days!.
• Headline: For the Class of 2020, a Job-Eating Virus Recalls the Great Recession. Impact: The chaos of uncertain job prospects led to a boom in online courses and side hustles, creating a generation of gig workers who are now more comfortable working from their couches than in offices. Thanks to a virus, the 'office' is now wherever WiFi exists.. Fact: Did you know that being a barista or a delivery driver used to be a side job? Now it’s a full-time employment strategy for the Class of 2020. Welcome to the gig economy, where 'working hard or hardly working' has never been more relevant!.