Yellow Corp.’s Bankruptcy—What Actually Happened

Yellow Corp.’s Bankruptcy—What Actually Happened

What’s behind Yellow Corp’s bankruptcy? What does the future hold for those left in its wake? In early August, Yellow Corporation filed for bankruptcy, putting 30,000 workers out of a job. Potential impacts of Yellow’s shuttering include loss of contractual protections for the company’s union workers, the strengthening or weakening of labor unions, and taxpayer financial losses. Continue reading for a background on Yellow Corp and the events leading to its bankruptcy.

Contrarian Investing: How It Works and the Rewards

Contrarian Investing: How It Works and the Rewards

What’s a contrarian investing strategy? Why do smart investors do the opposite of what other investors are doing? Contrarian investing involves going against market trends to receive above-market returns. This means that when other investors are selling, you should be buying, and vice-versa. Discover more about contrarian investing, and why you should consider this methodology.

What Is Risk in Investing? Howard Marks Explains

How a Passive Investment Strategy Wins Big

What’s risk in investing? What are the signs of a risky market? According to The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks, any approach to investing requires an understanding of risk. He defines risk as the probability that you’ll lose money because that’s investors’ greatest concern. Take a look at the concept of risk in investing, and how to spot a market with high risk.

Why Are Malls Dying in the US? (+ How to Save Them)

Why Are Malls Dying in the US? (+ How to Save Them)

Why are malls dying in the United States? What factors are contributing to their downfall? How can they adapt for the future? In the 1980s, the mall was a vibrant epicenter in America. Today malls are struggling to survive, their demise fueled by online shopping, large department store closures, and the COVID-19 pandemic. America’s 700 remaining malls are trying to stay alive by modernizing stores and digitizing processes. Keep reading to learn why malls are struggling and what can be done to revive them.

What Is a Market Cycle? (+ How to Take Advantage of It)

What Is a Market Cycle? (+ How to Take Advantage of It)

What is a market cycle? What determines intrinsic value? According to The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks, one reason why securities’ prices can diverge from their intrinsic value is that investing markets undergo cycles. These are pricing fluctuations often driven by factors beyond the business fundamentals that determine intrinsic value. Below we’ll examine the origins of market cycles, their implications, and how investors can exploit them for their own gain.

How Does Real Estate Investing Work? A Beginner’s Guide

The Millionaire Next Door and Wealth Building

How does real estate investing work? What are the basic things you should know about investing in real estate? In The Book on Rental Property Investing, Brandon Turner addresses the basic principles you’ll need to know before entering the field of real estate. Particularly, you’ll need to know more about the financial approaches, benefits, and risks involved. Below we’ll break down what new investors should know about the business.

The 2 Crucial Principles of Business Management

The 2 Crucial Principles of Business Management

What are the two essential principles of business management? What’s the importance of candor and differentiation in the workplace? Whether you’re running your own company or trying to climb the corporate ladder, learning basic principles will help you become a better leader. Jack Welch’s book Winning has two big-picture principles for running a successful company: candor and differentiation. Let’s look at these two principles and how you can apply them to your business strategy.

How Rental Properties Make Money: 4 Profitable Ways

How Rental Properties Make Money: 4 Profitable Ways

Why do people buy rental properties? How do rental properties make a profit? Whether it’s a commercial property or a single-family home, rental properties are valuable to invest in. If you’re wondering how these properties generate income, Brandon Turner’s book The Book on Rental Property Investing explains the process. Keep reading to learn how rental properties make money.