Greenlight: A Beginner’s Start to Investing
Investing can be daunting; it can be hard knowing where to start. Greenlight is a tool designed to empower kids and teens with real-world financial skills while providing parents with the satisfaction of knowing their children are learning responsible money management.
Netflix: a case study
In 2024, when you first think about Netflix, a popular video streaming service comes to mind. However, the company never started that way. Initially, the company rented physical DVDs to consumers.
Car insurance for teens
I recently obtained my driver’s license and am now allowed to drive by myself. While the independence this affords me is great, there is a serious drawback that comes with being a teen driver: car insurance.
A Brief History of US Currency
If you’re reading this blogpost, chances are you know what a dollar bill, a credit card, and possibly even crypto-currency is. But how did our country’s currency evolve to how it is today?
FTX: the rise and downfall of the crypto exchange
Shortly after 6:00 PM, December 12th 2022, Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas. After being held in prison for ten days, he consented to be extradited to the USA, where he would face charges of multiple frauds. However, just one year ago, he was the richest individual under 30 years with a net worth of $22.5 billion.
Key factors to notice when starting a business
The job market has changed drastically, and it has become more competitive than ever before. Besides working on a side-hustle, starting your own business is not a bad idea.
How soccer clubs generate revenue
Since 2014, the overall value of the 20 soccer clubs in the English Premier League has increased 370%, from $3.16B to $11.7B. This begs the question: how do soccer clubs make money, and what is behind the growth?
Teenage Hustle: A Guide to Your First Job
Whether you're saving for college, wanting to buy something, or just looking to gain valuable experience, embarking on the job hunt as a teen can be both thrilling and daunting. So, where do you start, and how do you balance this new responsibility with school?
Fly raises funds for christmas meal boxes to support immigrant day labor families
During the holiday season, opportunities for work are often scarce, and many day laborers find that they can’t afford to step away from the street corner as they’re continuously looking for work.
WeWork’s Downfall: Analyzed
On November 6th, 2023, WeWork filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection. Just four years ago, it had been one of the most valuable startups in the world. This is the story of the making and breaking of a unicorn.
Habiba’s journey of empowerment and advocacy
Habiba, a 15-year-old Ethiopian Chadian, shares the impactful experiences and initiatives she’s been involved in
The Profit Potential of Artificial Intelligence
With the ability to analyze data, make complex decisions, and perform tasks, AI has become a game-changer in the world of economics.
How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour boosted economies around the world
The Eras Tour generated 2.2 billion dollars in ticket sales ONLY in North America. The economic impact is much more than just ticket sales. The Eras Tour alone is expected to generate about 5 billion dollars in consumer spending.
Sustianable farming: Spring Crops in Bir, India
The joys of spring farming! It's that magical time when an array of vegetables bursts forth from our garden.
Thirsty AI
On 30th November 2022, a major breakthrough in Artificial Intelligence was announced: ChatGPT. ChatGPT is a useful tool, but it’s thirsty - and I mean it quite literally.
ChatGPT and its Water Footprint
ChatGPT consumes an enormous amount of water. Balancing AI development and its water footprint is an elegant science.
Tips on Saving Money as a Student
As a student, saving money can be a challenge. It’s easy to get caught up in everyday expenses and lose track of what you’re spending. But with the right tips and tricks, you can make a budget and start saving money.
Climate change and The Panama Problem
Usually, people think of a traffic jam as a lot of cars stuck on a road. As it turns out, sometimes, there are traffic jams in the sea as well…
50/30/20 Budgeting Method
Sticking to a financial budget can be complex for beginners and come with various rules, but whether you’re new to budgeting or you’re finding a method that works for you, the 50/30/20 rule can be a good choice because it is considered a simple and fundamental strategy…
FLY x Columbia Financial Investment Group
FLY has formed a partnership with the Columbia Financial Investment Group and delivered our first co-hosted webinar event on August 27th