Wedding costs have gone up significantly since the 2020 pandemic lockdowns
In 2020, the average cost of a wedding in the US was $19K—but by 2024, it had surged to more than $33K.
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Hours of research by our editors, distilled into minutes of clarity.
Annuities are regulated at the state level
However, certain types of annuities, like indexed annuities, are also nationally regulated by the SEC and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority to protect investors.
A guide to emotionally preparing to found a company
Founding a company comes with more than just logistical challenges—it's a daunting emotional task, too. In this article, a psychologist breaks down how first-time founders can prepare for the mental pressure of starting a company.
In defense of the advertisement economy
Advertising is frequently reviled for how it clutters up public spaces and our everyday experiences. Nonetheless, it allows for vast amounts of goods and services to be rendered free to millions of users—and gives users the option to pay with money or time and attention.
CEO Gary Tan explains Y Combinators guiding philosophy
Hear YC President and CEO Garry Tan talk about why he values earnesty and excellent communication skills in YC founders, his thoughts on AI, and more in this unexpectedly deep and in-depth interview.
Many economists see Black Friday as a litmus test for consumer confidence
Some investors and analysts look at Black Friday’s sales numbers as a way to gauge the overall health of the retail industry—and consumer confidence at large. However, others don’t believe Black Friday results have a particularly significant impact on markets, arguing that the figures only cause short-term gains or losses.
Explore a visual timeline of fintech’s history and growth
From the debut of the world’s first ATM in 1967, to Apple Pay launching in 2014, financial technologies have come a very long way in a relatively short historical period. A colorful visual timeline highlights some of the most important milestones along the way.
By 2024, Nvidia had become one of the world’s most valuable companies
Nvidia started as a graphics chip designer for PCs and consoles. This explainer traces its rise from early GPU innovation to powering AI breakthroughs and fueling the data centers behind today’s biggest tech platforms.
People with annuities (annuitants) tend to skew older, with most approaching retirement age
However, others also invest in an annuity contract when they come into a large sum of money, like an inheritance. There are lots of myths surrounding annuities, such as the idea that they're only for the wealthy.
The British pound is the oldest currency still in use
Also known as the “pound sterling,” the British pound is more than 1,200 years old. It dates back to around 775 CE, but it didn’t become the official currency of England until the 12th century. One pound originally represented a pound of silver. The below graphic shows some of the other oldest currencies still in use today.
