Flipboard 2025 Investing

Red Lobster is coming back strong with a new CEO in charge, after private equity owners drove the restaurant chain into bankruptcy.

Red Lobster was the epitome of American family dining, but had to file for bankruptcy last year. We retrace how the restaurant chain came unglued, and what happens next.
December 18, 2025 Alex Summers

We were promised that plastic waste would be recycled into new products, but most of America’s plastic ends up burned, buried, or shipped overseas.

Consumers were told that recycling programs would save the planet. But the reality is that plastic recycling isn't economically viable, and the system was built more on marketing slogans than economic reality.
December 19, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

A woman bought a “fake” diamond ring at a flea market in the 80s—30 years later she learned it was worth more than 50,000 times what she paid.

In the late 1980s, a woman browsing a London flea market picked up what she thought was just a fun, costume-style ring. She paid $15 for it, and wore it constantly for nearly 30 years—never imagining the truth (and the unimaginable value) glittering right under her nose.
December 16, 2025 Jesse Singer
Inheritance

I'm 58 and just inherited $200K. Should I put it toward retirement or pay off my mortgage?

Not sure whether to invest your $200K inheritance or pay off your mortgage? This guide breaks down the pros, cons, and key questions to help you make the smartest move for your retirement and financial peace of mind.
December 12, 2025 Allison Robertson

Peloton was a $50-billion-dollar company, but when restrictions lifted and gyms reopened, the company went on a steep downward slide.

Peloton rode massive waves investor euphoria and pandemic demand but made some devastating missteps. We retrace the major milestones in Peloton’s roller-coaster story.
December 16, 2025 Marlon Wright

An archaeologist wandering the aisles of a thrift store spotted some donated metal items for $20—and realized they dated back to the medieval era.

Thrift stores see odd donations all the time, but staff at a shop in Chilliwack, British Columbia didn’t think much of a small bundle of metal pieces priced at around $20. They looked old, maybe decorative, maybe just miscellaneous hardware. Nothing suggested a major historical mystery—at least not yet.
December 12, 2025 Jesse Singer

We bought a house next to a frat house. Property value dropped. Can we sell without losing money?

Buying a home next to a frat house doesn’t have to tank your investment. Discover smart strategies to protect your property value, reduce neighbor-related headaches, and even sell your home without losing money. Learn how timing, marketing, upgrades, and creative solutions can turn a noisy problem into a profitable outcome.
December 10, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Benjamin Careathers drank Red Bull, but when he saw no physical or mental improvement, he sued the energy drink for false advertising.

In 2013, Red Bull was hit by a class action lawsuit that challenged the brand’s claims of boosting mental and physical performance.
December 9, 2025 Jane O'Shea

Rare And Expensive Pokémon Cards Still Hiding In People's Closets

The world of Pokémon card collecting has grown from a childhood hobby into a high-stakes game for serious collectors, investors, and nostalgic fans alike. From one-of-a-kind tournament trophies to mysterious misprints and elusive promos, these cards are the crown jewels of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
December 8, 2025 Quinn Mercer

The Ignominious End Of Silicon Valley Bank

Silicon Valley Bank was flying high, but when public confidence started to crack, the bank collapsed in a matter of hours.
December 5, 2025 Alex Summers
art auction

A New Hampshire woman bought a painting for $3.99 at a thrift store, then found out it was a long-lost N.C. Wyeth worth nearly $200,000.

A woman bought a $4 thrift-store painting on a whim — only to discover it was a long-lost work by famed American illustrator N.C. Wyeth that later sold at auction for nearly $200,000.
December 4, 2025 Allison Robertson
dog van

I started a dog-walking business, bought a van, and forgot insurance. Now it's totaled. What do I do?

Starting a small business feels exciting until reality rear-ends you at a stoplight. You’ve got the leash clips, the loyal clients, the dream van that smells like treats and upholstery cleaner. Then one crash later, your van’s totaled, and you realize you forgot one thing: insurance. Here’s what happens next—and how to fix it before it buries your business.
December 3, 2025 Peter Kinney