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EDWIN SCHNEIDER

Edwin is an accomplished journalist with a background in breaking news reporting at the New York Daily News. A Pittsburgh native, he has built a reputation for his ability to quickly identify, investigate, and deliver fa

Direct Listing vs IPO
Direct Listing vs IPO: Why Companies Are Skipping the Bank Fees

My buddy Jake works in finance. When Spotify went public in 2018 without underwriters, he called me up, freaking out.…

10 Books Every Investor Should Read Today
10 Investing Books That Finally Made Investing Click for Me

Look, I get it. Reading about money sounds about as fun as watching paint dry. But stick with me here,…

Real Business Struggles
The Real Business Struggles : Famous Entrepreneurs Who Failed First

You know what bugs me? Everybody is talking about how successful entrepreneurs in the world just magically became rich and…

how to buy an IPO
How to Buy an IPO: The Real Deal Nobody’s Telling You

Tom rang me up last month, practically screaming into the phone. “Bro, I’m gonna get rich off the Stripe IPO,”…

What Is Nasdaq
The Nasdaq Thing Everyone Talks About But Nobody Really Explains

My brother called me last month. He’d just put some money into what he kept calling “Nasdaq stocks” and wanted…

What Is an IPO in the Stock Market
What is an IPO in the Stock Market?

My coworker Brian wouldn’t shut up about Circle stock back in June. He’d bought shares the day they went public…

cost of debt formula
What is Cost of Debt Formula

Jake phoned me six months after starting his roofing business. “This loan’s killing me, man.” “What’d you expect? You knew…

Wall Street
Wall Street Had a Weird Day on Tuesday, October 14th

Tuesday was absolute chaos. The Dow Jones closed up 203 points to hit 46,270, which sounds good until you see…

how to calculate dividend payout ratio
How to Calculate Dividend Payout Ratio?

So there I was, staring at a $47.82 check from some utility stock my father had talked me into. “Great…

Travel Credit Cards
The Business Owner’s Guide to Travel Credit Cards That Actually Make Sense

Running a business means being on the road. Client meetings in Denver. Trade shows in Vegas. That conference in Austin,…