Ellen Sheng

Ellen Sheng is a New Jersey-based writer and editor. Her work has appeared in publications including The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Forbes, Fast Company, Real Simple and Marie Claire.

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19th Century

7 Ways Andrew Carnegie's Philanthropy Still Shapes America

Long before today's billionaire philanthropists, Andrew Carnegie gave away nearly all his fortune—not simply to charity, but to build institutions designed to serve generations to come.

Early U.S.

The Surprising Origins of the New York Stock Exchange

Twenty-four traders signed the ‘Buttonwood Agreement’ in 1792.

Early 20th Century U.S.

The Financial Panic That Led to the Start of the Federal Reserve

In 1907, bank failures exposed the financial system's fragility.