Teen Stock Trading Is Here (Psychologists Have Notes)

Teen Stock Trading Is Here (Psychologists Have Notes)

In March 2026, Charles Schwab launched a joint brokerage account for teenagers ages 13 to 17, giving them direct access to trade stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and fixed income securities — all from a mobile app, with a debit card attached. Parents can monitor and...
A Mystery Trader Bet $100k on Alien Disclosure

A Mystery Trader Bet $100k on Alien Disclosure

On a random Monday night last month, a single trader placed a $100,000 bet on Kalshi — a regulated prediction market platform — that the Trump administration will officially confirm the existence of alien life or technology by the end of December. About 35 minutes...
Why Smart People Keep Falling for Fake Online Ads

Why Smart People Keep Falling for Fake Online Ads

That designer handbag for $47 looks too good to be true because it is. Last year alone, Americans reported losing $12.5 billion to fraud, according to recent Federal Trade Commission data, and fake online ads are a massive part of the problem. A December Reuters...
Your Favorite “Finfluencer” Is Losing You Money

Your Favorite “Finfluencer” Is Losing You Money

Do you follow someone on Instagram or TikTok who gives you investing tips? Maybe they explain how to build wealth with $100, or which stocks to buy, or how crypto will make you rich. If you nodded yes, you’re not alone — and you’re probably making...
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