How to Look for a Job When Everything Feels Hopeless
The economy is in the toilet and there's a pandemic happening, but somehow we are still expected to look for work.
Personal Finance
Robinhood Screwed Its Users But Is More Popular Than Ever
Like Facebook, Robinhood seems poised to pull through controversy as it draws new users and investment despite a business model antagonistic to its users.
Robinhood’s Customers Are Hedge Funds Like Citadel. Its Users Are the Product.
The Wallstreetbets subreddit are furious after Robinhood stopped allowing trading on GameStop. Here’s how the “commission free” investing app makes money.
Debt
Here’s How Much Money Normal TikTok Users Really Make From the Creator Fund
Some users are even trying to crowdfund their debts because they see others trying to do the same.
I Lost £3,000 to an HMRC Scam – And It Could Happen to You
You think that scamming is something that never happens to you – until it does.
Ridiculously Expensive Weddings Are Leaving Young Afghans in Debt
Opulent weddings became a mainstay after decades of civil war and unrest, but in the pandemic era, they’re only leaving grooms with crushing debts and fragile mental health.
Inequality
Hong Kong’s COVID Rules Are Screwing Over The Poor At Every Turn
Talk about unintended consequences. And oversights.
Well-Timed Virtual Davos Conference Is Here to Solve COVID At Last
A global health and economic crisis won't stop the global elite from explaining how capitalism will totally fix everything.
COVID Has Made the Wealth Gap Even Worse Than We Thought
Earth’s top 10 billionaires watched as their collective wealth increased by $540 billion between March 18 and the end of December.
Corruption
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Sentenced to Three Years in Jail
In a landmark corruption case, French courts sentenced Sarkozy to three years in prison, two of which will be suspended.
COVID Test Forgery Schemes Are Popping Up Around Latin America
Some customers are being duped, but others are in on schemes that print out fake negative test results for COVID-19.
Central America Is Really Hoping Biden Will Fix Their Corruption Problems
The U.S. abandoned support for anti-corruption drives under President Donald Trump. Many hope that President-elect Biden will bring the pressure to eradicate graft back.