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‎Charlie Kirk, the late founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, built his platform by directly engaging students on campuses nationwide. His signature challenge—“Prove me wrong”—often centered on questioning the true value of higher education. ‎ ‎Charlie Kirk questioned college’s worth, warning of debt and limited returns as many Gen Z now share doubts about higher education’s value. O‎livier Touron/AFP via Getty Images ‎ ‎Kirk, who left Harper College outside Chicago before creating an $85 million nonprofit, frequently argued that students were pursuing degrees more out of routine than strategy. He emphasized that college once promised financial stability and career advancement, but that reality was slipping away for many graduates. ‎ ‎In a 2022 op-ed, he noted that fewer graduates were finding education to be the key to professional success. He believed that universities shifted focus away from essential skills like writing and problem-solving and toward conformity, all whi...

‎Tech leaders across Silicon Valley have sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning that it could threaten innovation and limit access to global talent. Yet Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has broken from the industry consensus, calling the move “a great solution.” ‎ Netflix’s Reed Hastings supports Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, breaking with Silicon Valley leaders warning of damage to innovation and talent. ‎Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images ‎ ‎Posting on X, Hastings explained that after decades of working on H-1B policy, he believes the high cost would ensure visas are reserved for “very high-value jobs.” He added that the elimination of the lottery could provide employers with greater certainty when hiring. ‎ ‎Hastings’ position has drawn attention because of his political profile. As one of the Democratic Party’s largest donors, he rarely aligns with Trump, having previously stated that the former president “would destroy much of w...

‎Donald J. Trump, known worldwide for his real estate empire, media persona, and political influence, has also long been a vocal advocate of personal financial literacy. In his no-nonsense book “How to Get Rich”, Trump outlines foundational wealth-building advice that cuts through the noise of modern financial hype. His philosophy boils down to three core principles: be your own best financial adviser, invest with clarity and caution, and teach your children the lifelong value of money. ‎ ‎ Donald Trump’s guide to getting rich: Trust your judgment, invest with simplicity, and teach your kids the real value of money. ‎ Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images ‎ ‎This article breaks down each of these timeless pillars, unpacking what they mean for today’s investors, entrepreneurs, and families seeking lasting financial success. ‎ ‎1. Be Your Own Best Financial Adviser ‎ ‎Building wealth begins with taking ownership of your financial decisions. Trump believes that no one cares more ab...

Disney CEO Bob Iger intends to sell some of his shares in the firm.  According to a regulatory filing on Thursday, Iger could sell up to 372,412 shares acquired as part of his vested stock options. At a share price of $110.33 (where the Disney stock began Thursday), that might equate to up to $41 million if all shares are sold. Disney CEO Bob Iger. Michael Blackshire/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The filing states that on August 14, Iger approved a trading strategy that permits him to use his vested stock options, which total 372,412 shares and were awarded to him on December 18, 2014. The options expire on December 18, 2024, while Iger's trading strategy is set to end on December 17.  The prospective sale was revealed in Disney's fiscal year report as part of a Rule 10b5-1 plan. The strategy establishes pre-planned transactions to prevent charges of insider trading that are executed automatically when specific stock circumstances are satisfied. The probable s...