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March 6, 2019

What in the World Wednesdays #10: Feeling the Bern and Leaving Neverland

Bernie Sanders held his first rally for the 2020 United States Presidential Election in Brooklyn on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Michael Bloomberg confirmed that he is not running in the 2020 US Presidential Election, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under the microscope, HBO aired the second half of “Leaving Neverland,” a church burned down in WV without affecting a single bible, and Target is raising their minimum wage to $15/hr by 2020.

February 4, 2019

A Modern Look at the American Dream

In the land of the free with its gold paved streets and home of the brave, the American Dream is ever changing. Although life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness remain our core values as a nation, our individual goals continue to evolve alongside our culture and economy.

February 1, 2019

Monthly Newsletter #1: New Year, New Month, New Zine

This month, The Burgundy Zine celebrated the release of the first issue More Money, First Issues which centered around the theme of finance.

We also hit the ground running with regular blog posts and multiple series including Tune-In Tuesdays, What in the World Wednesdays, as well as coverage of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

January 28, 2019

The Burgundy Zine Issue #1: More Money, First Issues

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January 26, 2019

Don’t Spare Your Change

Whether you’ve just stumbled upon a lucky penny in the street, a quarter between your cushions, or a childhood piggy bank, don’t spare your change. Dimes may be a dozen, but a few dozen dimes definitely does double dependably and unexpectedly.

January 24, 2019

CBS Refuses to Air Cannabis Advertisement During the Super Bowl

Acreage Holdings, the US-based cannabis company, offered $5 million to air their advertisement during the 2019 Super Bowl, which was rejected by CBS.

January 16, 2019

What in the World Wednesdays #3: Wildlife Woes

The political climate grows more turbulent in the U.S. while President Donald Trump dodges allegations of his connection with the Russian President Vladimir Putin. Across the waters, the UK is just 3 months away from their separation with the European Union.

Meanwhile, an egg has taken Instagram by storm, the host of this year’s Grammy Awards has been announced, and wildlife officials in Oregon have begun killing Sea Lions.

January 14, 2019

The Downfall of Department Stores

The same department stores that shaped consumerism as we know it today are failing to evolve with the market. Big names such as Macy’s, J.C. Penney, and Sears have been forced to close their doors across the country. Not to mention, their stocks haven’t been worth more than mere pocket change in years. Who’s to blame? The brand or the consumer?

December 28, 2018

Don’t be Afraid to Apply for Your First Credit Card

Your first credit card is the initial notch in the belt of building a lifetime of credit. While caution should be exercised, credit cards aren’t so evil. You have to establish credit in order to get a good mortgage, rent or lease a car, and apply for loans.

December 17, 2018

What’s Good in the Robinhood? How to Invest in Stocks in the Digital Age

Robinhood is a commission free stock trading app that couldn’t make it any easier to invest in the digital age. With the press of a button, you can cut out the middle man and trade your funds directly onto the U.S. Stock Exchange.