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Chart showing side hustle participation by generation and recent participation trends from Bankrate and LendingTree surveys.
Best Side Hustles for Average People in 2026: Realistic Ways to Earn Extra Income
May 27, 2026
visualization of hope and worry about AI
How People Really Feel About AI Today: Hope, Worry, and the Gen Z Reality Check
May 23, 2026
Visualizations of labor economics, unemployment rate, and job market dynamics
Labor Economics: Measuring the Unemployment Rate and Job Market Dynamics
February 4, 2026
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Economic Forecasting and Economic Outlook: Methods and Limitations
January 26, 2026
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US Housing Market Deep Dive (2024–2026): A Look at What’s Really Changing
January 17, 2026
VIsualization of macroeconomic architectures and concepts
Macroeconomic Architectures: A Comprehensive Analysis of Aggregate Activity, National Income Accounting, and Economic Indicators
January 10, 2026
data visualization storytelling and taxonomy
The Architecture of Insight: A Comprehensive Framework for Data Visualization, Taxonomy, and Narrative
December 18, 2025
visualization of externalities as price tag on world economics
The Hidden Price Tag: How Externalities Shape Our World
December 7, 2025
visualization of the state of the labor market 2025
State of the Labor Market 2025: Structural Transformations, Economic Theory, and Workforce Strategy
November 23, 2025
Visualization of reasons for market failure
An Anatomy of Inefficiency: Why Markets Fail and the Consequences for Society
November 15, 2025
Visualization of the Circular Flow of Income
The Circular Flow of Income: A Complete Guide to How the Economy Works
October 28, 2025
Visualization of a developer creating a game using AI
The AI-Powered Indie Dev: A Practical Guide to Building a Full Game on a Budget (Game Development using AI)
October 22, 2025
Visualization of the law of diminishing returns
The Point of No Return: A Definitive Guide to the Law of Diminishing Returns in Economics and Business
October 14, 2025
visualization of economic schools of thought as a series of towns
The Great Economic Debate: A Journey Through the Schools of Economic Policy
October 6, 2025
economic pros and cons of minimum wage policies
The Economic Pros and Cons of Minimum Wage Policies
September 28, 2025
visualization of AI impact on workforce
How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Work—And What You Can Do to Prepare
September 21, 2025
visualization of different market structure types
The Ultimate Guide to Market Structures: A Deep Dive into Competition, Power, and Strategy
September 14, 2025
visualization of a stadium and its economic impact or drain
Field of Schemes or Engines of Growth? A Definitive Economic Analysis of Professional Sports Stadiums
September 7, 2025
Ohio State Buckeys vs Texas Longhorns
Buckeyes vs. Longhorns: A 2025 Season Opener for the Ages
August 29, 2025
man and woman argue over his gaming habits
Is Gaming a Relationship Red Flag? Let’s Break Down the Stereotypes
August 8, 2025
visualization of generating a retrieval augmented generator
How to Build a Retrieval Augmented Generator (RAG) from Scratch
August 2, 2025
visualization of software engineers at work in the future
AI vs. Software Engineers: A Nuanced Look at the Future of Work
July 25, 2025
shopping cart with various items where inflation is noticed
Understanding Inflation: How Different Products Affect Our Perception of Price Increases
July 17, 2025
visualization of building a mobile app with various features
How to Build a Simple LLM-Powered App from Scratch
July 13, 2025
visualization of comparative advantages and global economics
Comparative Advantage, Specialization, and Trade: The Foundations of Global Economics
July 13, 2025
visualization of a community affected by significant job loss
The Great Shift: Where Did All the Jobs Go? A 20-Year Look at Industry Disruption
July 4, 2025
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Real-World Budgeting: Case Study Insights to Boost Your Savings
July 3, 2025
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Roth IRA Calculator
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Will AI Destroy Jobs or Redefine Them? An Economic Perspective
June 30, 2025
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Unlocking the Hidden Value: Understanding Producer and Consumer Surplus
May 30, 2025
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Navigating Your Wants and Needs: Understanding Utility Maximization and How Prices & Income Shape Your Choices
May 30, 2025
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Price Elasticity
May 2, 2025
Chart showing side hustle participation by generation and recent participation trends from Bankrate and LendingTree surveys.
Posted inBudgeting / Personal Finance Economics

Best Side Hustles for Average People in 2026: Realistic Ways to Earn Extra Income

A friendly, practical guide to accessible side hustles in 2026, with data, sources, and realistic ideas for average people who want extra income without falling for hype.
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Posted by Tommy P May 27, 2026
visualization of hope and worry about AI
Posted inComputer Science Economics

How People Really Feel About AI Today: Hope, Worry, and the Gen Z Reality Check

A friendly look at the outlook on AI today, especially among younger people, and why Gen Z is both using artificial intelligence and asking harder questions about jobs, school, trust, and the future.
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Posted by Tommy P May 23, 2026
Visualizations of labor economics, unemployment rate, and job market dynamics
Posted inEconomics

Labor Economics: Measuring the Unemployment Rate and Job Market Dynamics

A plain-English guide to labor economics, unemployment rates, labor force participation, and what job market statistics really tell us about the economy.
Continue Reading
Posted by Uncle TJ February 4, 2026
visualization of economic forecasting
Posted inEconomics

Economic Forecasting and Economic Outlook: Methods and Limitations

Learn how economic forecasting works, why forecasts miss, and which indicators matter for reading inflation, GDP, jobs, and the economic outlook.
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Posted by Uncle TJ January 26, 2026
Visualization of deep dive into US Housing Market
Posted inBudgeting / Personal Finance Economics

US Housing Market Deep Dive (2024–2026): A Look at What’s Really Changing

A practical look at the U.S. housing market, mortgage rates, affordability, inventory, and the forces shaping buyers and sellers in 2026.
Continue Reading
Posted by Uncle TJ January 17, 2026
VIsualization of macroeconomic architectures and concepts
Posted inEconomics

Macroeconomic Architectures: A Comprehensive Analysis of Aggregate Activity, National Income Accounting, and Economic Indicators

A comprehensive but readable guide to macroeconomics, national income accounting, GDP, inflation, employment, and the indicators used to track economic health.
Continue Reading
Posted by Uncle TJ January 10, 2026
Chart showing side hustle participation by generation and recent participation trends from Bankrate and LendingTree surveys.
Posted inBudgeting / Personal Finance Economics

Best Side Hustles for Average People in 2026: Realistic Ways to Earn Extra Income

A friendly, practical guide to accessible side hustles in 2026, with data, sources, and realistic ideas for average people who want extra income without falling for hype.
Posted by Tommy P May 27, 2026
visualization of hope and worry about AI
Posted inComputer Science Economics

How People Really Feel About AI Today: Hope, Worry, and the Gen Z Reality Check

A friendly look at the outlook on AI today, especially among younger people, and why Gen Z is both using artificial intelligence and asking harder questions about jobs, school, trust, and the future.
Posted by Tommy P May 23, 2026
Visualizations of labor economics, unemployment rate, and job market dynamics
Posted inEconomics

Labor Economics: Measuring the Unemployment Rate and Job Market Dynamics

A plain-English guide to labor economics, unemployment rates, labor force participation, and what job market statistics really tell us about the economy.
Posted by Uncle TJ February 4, 2026
visualization of economic forecasting
Posted inEconomics

Economic Forecasting and Economic Outlook: Methods and Limitations

Learn how economic forecasting works, why forecasts miss, and which indicators matter for reading inflation, GDP, jobs, and the economic outlook.
Posted by Uncle TJ January 26, 2026
Visualization of deep dive into US Housing Market
Posted inBudgeting / Personal Finance Economics

US Housing Market Deep Dive (2024–2026): A Look at What’s Really Changing

A practical look at the U.S. housing market, mortgage rates, affordability, inventory, and the forces shaping buyers and sellers in 2026.
Posted by Uncle TJ January 17, 2026
VIsualization of macroeconomic architectures and concepts
Posted inEconomics

Macroeconomic Architectures: A Comprehensive Analysis of Aggregate Activity, National Income Accounting, and Economic Indicators

A comprehensive but readable guide to macroeconomics, national income accounting, GDP, inflation, employment, and the indicators used to track economic health.
Posted by Uncle TJ January 10, 2026
data visualization storytelling and taxonomy
Posted inComputer Science

The Architecture of Insight: A Comprehensive Framework for Data Visualization, Taxonomy, and Narrative

Explore how data visualization turns raw numbers into insight through chart design, visual perception, storytelling, and analytical clarity.
Posted by Uncle TJ December 18, 2025
visualization of externalities as price tag on world economics
Posted inEconomics

The Hidden Price Tag: How Externalities Shape Our World

When you buy a cup of coffee or fill up your car with gas, the price you pay usually covers the cost of the beans or the oil, plus a…
Posted by Uncle TJ December 7, 2025
visualization of the state of the labor market 2025
Posted inEconomics

State of the Labor Market 2025: Structural Transformations, Economic Theory, and Workforce Strategy

A 2025 labor market overview covering structural shifts, workforce strategy, job trends, and the economic forces changing how people work.
Posted by Uncle TJ November 23, 2025
Visualization of reasons for market failure
Posted inEconomics

An Anatomy of Inefficiency: Why Markets Fail and the Consequences for Society

Understand market failure, externalities, public goods, and why real-world economies sometimes need policy tools beyond simple supply and demand.
Posted by Uncle TJ November 15, 2025
Visualization of the Circular Flow of Income
Posted inEconomics

The Circular Flow of Income: A Complete Guide to How the Economy Works

Introduction: Visualizing the Economic Engine Think of an economy as a living organism. Just as a body relies on the constant circulation of blood to deliver nutrients and remove waste,…
Posted by Uncle TJ October 28, 2025
Visualization of a developer creating a game using AI
Posted inComputer Science

The AI-Powered Indie Dev: A Practical Guide to Building a Full Game on a Budget (Game Development using AI)

Introduction: The New Creative Frontier The landscape of game development is undergoing a seismic shift. For decades, the creation of a fully-featured game was an undertaking that demanded large teams,…
Posted by Uncle TJ October 22, 2025
Visualization of the law of diminishing returns
Posted inEconomics

The Point of No Return: A Definitive Guide to the Law of Diminishing Returns in Economics and Business

Introduction: Beyond "More is Better" Imagine a business owner who has just tasted success. The first few employees hired have dramatically increased production. The initial marketing campaign has brought in…
Posted by Uncle TJ October 14, 2025
visualization of economic schools of thought as a series of towns
Posted inEconomics

The Great Economic Debate: A Journey Through the Schools of Economic Policy

Introduction: Why Economic Theories Matter From the stimulus checks that arrived during the COVID-19 pandemic to the news reports on the Federal Reserve's battle against inflation, the abstract world of…
Posted by Uncle TJ October 6, 2025
economic pros and cons of minimum wage policies
Posted inEconomics

The Economic Pros and Cons of Minimum Wage Policies

Introduction Minimum wage laws set the lowest hourly rate employers are legally allowed to pay workers. First adopted in places like New Zealand in the 1890s and the U.S. in…
Posted by Uncle TJ September 28, 2025
visualization of AI impact on workforce
Posted inEconomics

How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Work—And What You Can Do to Prepare

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a transformative force, reshaping industries, redefining job roles, and demanding a proactive approach to career development.…
Posted by Uncle TJ September 21, 2025
visualization of different market structure types
Posted inEconomics

The Ultimate Guide to Market Structures: A Deep Dive into Competition, Power, and Strategy

Introduction: Decoding the Competitive Landscape In the world of economics and business, the concept of market structure is fundamental. It is the framework that describes how firms are organized and…
Posted by Uncle TJ September 14, 2025
visualization of a stadium and its economic impact or drain
Posted inEconomics

Field of Schemes or Engines of Growth? A Definitive Economic Analysis of Professional Sports Stadiums

The Billion-Dollar Question: Are Pro Sports Stadiums a Winning Play for Cities? The modern professional sports stadium is often presented as more than a venue for athletic competition; it is…
Posted by Uncle TJ September 7, 2025
Ohio State Buckeys vs Texas Longhorns
Posted inSports

Buckeyes vs. Longhorns: A 2025 Season Opener for the Ages

While college football has already kicked off for the 2025 season, the first marquee matchup that could fundamentally change the landscape of college football playoffs takes place in Columbus, Ohio…
Posted by Uncle TJ August 29, 2025
man and woman argue over his gaming habits
Posted inGaming

Is Gaming a Relationship Red Flag? Let’s Break Down the Stereotypes

A balanced look at gaming, relationships, stereotypes, and why video games are not automatically a red flag in modern dating or everyday life.
Posted by Uncle TJ August 8, 2025
visualization of generating a retrieval augmented generator
Posted inComputer Science Tutorial

How to Build a Retrieval Augmented Generator (RAG) from Scratch

Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) is a powerful approach in AI that combines the strengths of large language models (LLMs) with external knowledge retrieval. By augmenting LLMs with external databases, documents,…
Posted by Uncle TJ August 2, 2025
visualization of software engineers at work in the future
Posted inComputer Science Economics

AI vs. Software Engineers: A Nuanced Look at the Future of Work

Recently, at the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, Mike Rowe of “Dirty Jobs” fame says “We’ve been telling kids for 15 years to learn to code. Well, AI is coming…
Posted by Uncle TJ July 25, 2025
shopping cart with various items where inflation is noticed
Posted inEconomics

Understanding Inflation: How Different Products Affect Our Perception of Price Increases

Understanding Inflation: How Different Products Affect Perception of Price Increases Inflation is the general increase in prices across an economy, resulting in decreased purchasing power of money. Purchasing power refers…
Posted by Uncle TJ July 17, 2025
visualization of building a mobile app with various features
Posted inComputer Science Tutorial

How to Build a Simple LLM-Powered App from Scratch

In recent years, Large Language Models (LLMs) like OpenAI's GPT have transformed how developers create powerful, intelligent applications. If you've been wondering how you can build your own app powered…
Posted by Uncle TJ July 13, 2025
visualization of comparative advantages and global economics
Posted inEconomics

Comparative Advantage, Specialization, and Trade: The Foundations of Global Economics

When we discuss global trade and economic growth, concepts such as comparative advantage, specialization, and trade frequently emerge as central themes. Understanding these concepts is essential to appreciating how nations…
Posted by Uncle TJ July 13, 2025
visualization of a community affected by significant job loss
Posted inEconomics

The Great Shift: Where Did All the Jobs Go? A 20-Year Look at Industry Disruption

Remember the concept of a "job for life"? For our parents' and grandparents' generations, it was a tangible reality. You started at a company, learned the trade, and retired 40…
Posted by Uncle TJ July 4, 2025
visualization of a budget analysis
Posted inBudgeting / Personal Finance

Real-World Budgeting: Case Study Insights to Boost Your Savings

Understanding where your money goes is the first step toward financial freedom. In this case study, we’ll walk through three months of real-world transactions, highlight key insights, and offer actionable…
Posted by Uncle TJ July 3, 2025
piggy bank representing long term saving
Posted inBudgeting / Personal Finance

Roth IRA Calculator

Here is a simple Roth IRA Growth Calculator I built using AI. I used the prompt: "Build an app that calculates long term growth of a Roth IRA based on…
Posted by Uncle TJ June 30, 2025
robot arm shaking human arm over background with graphs and tools
Posted inComputer Science Economics

Will AI Destroy Jobs or Redefine Them? An Economic Perspective

As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly integrates into every aspect of modern life, one pressing question emerges: Will AI eliminate jobs or simply redefine them? From an economic viewpoint, the answer…
Posted by Uncle TJ June 30, 2025
visualization of producer and consumer surplus graphs
Posted inEconomics

Unlocking the Hidden Value: Understanding Producer and Consumer Surplus

Ever wondered what makes a great deal feel so good? Or how businesses profit while still delivering value to their customers? The answers lie in two fundamental economic concepts: consumer…
Posted by Uncle TJ May 30, 2025

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