The reason the idea of a rigged capitalism NEVER getting traction is that the people who report this are not rich and powerful. The people who report the truth that rugged, individualistic capitalism is for the poor, while generous, empathetic socialism is for the rich corporations and worse.
Funny how our economy works to make the rich richer.
The Big Squeeze
The [United States] economy’s stacked against us.
Contributors: Emily Stewart
March 24
Car dealers are charging buyers more because that’s capitalism, baby
By Emily Stewart
Car dealers are charging way over sticker price — and consumers are paying.
March 10
Why it costs money to get your own money
By Emily Stewart
Banking: Oddly expensive, often confusing.
February 24
Sports betting: Pretty fun, probably terrible
By Emily Stewart
Inside the sports betting land grab, where everybody wins, except (probably) you.
June 3, 2021
The ugly truth behind your fancy rewards credit card
By Emily Stewart
America’s poor foot much of the bill for credit card points, miles, and cash back.
May 3, 2021
Lumber mania is sweeping North America
By Emily Stewart
A lumber frenzy has taken over homebuilding, Home Depot, and the internet.
July 24, 2020
Corporate America was here for you on coronavirus until about June
By Emily Stewart
Big employers are quietly rolling back pandemic-related perks and benefits.
February 25, 2020
Corporate monopolies are hiding in your grocery aisle
By Emily Stewart
Psst: The same company is selling you Q-Tips, mayonnaise, and Ben & Jerry’s.
February 18, 2020
America’s monopoly problem, explained by your internet bill
By Emily Stewart
We should be asking the government and corporate America how we got here. Instead, we just keep handing over our money.
January 6, 2020
What is private equity, and why is it destroying everything you love?
By Emily Stewart
Private equity led to the closing of Toys R Us and cost 30,000 workers their jobs — and it’s hardly the only example of a deal gone wrong.
