January 2021 – Vanderbilt Business Review

How to start investing in the stock market as a college student, and why you should do it now

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Jan

All Posts, Economy and Government, Finance, On Campus, Opinion

How to start investing in the stock market as a college student, and why you should do it now

By: Jaime Svinth Whether you have been working since high school or plan to enter into the workforce after graduate school, learning how to manage your money is crucial for a secure financial future. Gone are the days of simply putting money in the bank in hopes that interest rates…

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Jan

By Rohan Upadhyay

All Posts, Economy and Government, Opinion

Why Marijuana Legalization Evades Us

By: Rohan Upadhyay The debate over legalizing marijuana has become a hot-button and commonly debated issue in the past few years since Colorado legalized weed in 2012. Regardless of one’s personal stance, we should acknowledge that representatives in Washington are not having an honest conversation about how best to reduce…

A Changing Global Economy Requires Investment and Support of Higher Education

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Jan

By Anton Kozyrev

All Posts, Economy, Economy and Government, Opinion, World

A Changing Global Economy Requires Investment and Support of Higher Education

By: Anton Kozyrev It would be a gross understatement to say that education has a big impact on individuals’ lives. It is often the defining factor that shapes the trajectory of one’s life, all thanks to the immense financial and economic influences it has. The United States consistently spends more…

Despite Struggling Economy, “Everything Rally” Powers Through New Year

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Jan

By Trevor Jones

All Posts, Economy and Government, Finance

Despite Struggling Economy, “Everything Rally” Powers Through New Year

By: Trevor Jones A phenomenon known as the “Santa Claus Rally” is thought to generally bring each year to a close on a bullish note in stock markets, due to optimism around the Christmas and holiday season. In fact, over the last 70 years, the last five trading days of…