money-matters

Hamilton Nolan · 11/05/15 02:21PM

The Chinese stock market, which crashed spectacularly this summer and sent the entire world into a medium-grade financial panic, is now back in bull market territory again. Booming! Invest now, before it collapses again next year.

Hamilton Nolan · 10/27/15 12:58PM

“The rationale for human advisers paying high fees is the expectation of earning greater net returns than one’s peers over time. Yet research shows that the opposite is true,” says a new study. “There is no supportive justification for owning high-fee funds.”

It's Not Charity If You Want Your Name on It

Hamilton Nolan · 10/27/15 10:42AM

Very rich people sometimes make very large donations to educational or cultural institutions. In return, they ask for their names to be plastered atop buildings. These donations have no moral worth.

Government Redistribution of Wealth Works Great

Hamilton Nolan · 10/23/15 10:45AM

Amid all of the loud political arguments about taxes, inequality, and the size of government, it is important to keep in mind this overarching fact: having our government push wealth from the rich to the poor is a very good idea.

From Boom to Gloom? Doom Looms Soon

Hamilton Nolan · 10/15/15 03:25PM

In 2008, the global economy collapsed. But ever since bottoming out in 2009, we’ve been on a gangbusters recovery. Is it all going to come to an end soon? See for yourself.

ATM Fees Are Like Whoa

Hamilton Nolan · 10/05/15 01:50PM

ATM fees now are very, very, very expensive. Very expensive.

Capitalist Babies Lash Out at Pope in the Most Capitalist Way Possible

Hamilton Nolan · 09/21/15 08:49AM

Cool Pope “Francis” (a pseudonym) has said some things in the past that could be interpreted as less than completely enthusiastic about the predations of unrestrained capitalism. That bastard. The plutocrats will show him he’s wrong—the capitalist way!

Your Boss and Your Money and Who's Your Friend

Hamilton Nolan · 09/11/15 10:35AM

You may love your job. You may love your boss. But if your boss has a problem with you getting the money you deserve, then the friendly boss is not your friend.