Category Archives: Money

Santa, Inc.: A Hard Look at the North Pole’s Most Successful (and Most Questionable) Business Model

Posted on 2025-12-24 by The Narrator

For centuries, we’ve been told Santa Claus runs a “magical” operation powered by goodwill, cheer and an alarming number of cookies. That explanation collapses the moment you apply even the lightest pressure from a calculator. Let’s face it, if you … Continue reading →

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Credit Card Companies Don’t Reward Responsibility — They Punish It

Posted on 2025-12-21 by The Narrator

A few days ago I received a letter from Chase Card Services. It was polite. It was professionally formatted. It was also a quiet threat dressed up as “customer care”. In the eyes of Chase Card Services, I am a … Continue reading →

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