Recent Posts

This page shows you the most recent blog posts, podcasts, and videos on M&I. If you’ve been reading the site for a long time, and you want to catch up on recent additions, start with the list below:
Is Investment Banking Worth It?

Is Investment Banking Worth It?

Is Investment Banking Worth It? Full Review of the Trade-Offs, Alternatives, and Changes in the Career Comparison Game as of 2026.
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Private Capital Advisory

Private Capital Advisory: “M&A Lite” or the Highest-Growth Area in Investment Banking?

Private Capital Advisory (PCA): Full Guide to This Group in Investment Banking, from Recruiting to Deals, Careers, Salaries, and Exits.
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Industry HBO: Season 4 and Series Review

Industry (HBO): Review of Season 4 and the Entire Series So Far

Industry (HBO): Full Review, Real-Life Accuracy, and Thoughts on Seasons 1 - 4 of the Show. A Great Show, But Not Perfect.
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Multiple Investment Banking Summer Internship Offers: How to Decide

Investment Banking Summer Internship Offers: How to Decide

How to Decide and Pick the Best One When You Have Multiple Investment Banking Summer Internship Offers: Examples and Tutorial.
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2026 Investment Banking Salary and Bonus Update

2026 Investment Banker Salary and Bonus Report: To the Senior Bankers Go the Spoils

Investment Banker Salary Report: Base Salaries, Bonuses, Cash vs. Stock Bonuses, Promotion Timeframes, and More.
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Reneging on a Job Offer

Reneging on a Job Offer in Investment Banking: Power Play or Career Suicide?

Reneging on a Job Offer: Full Guide to Reneging on Job Offers in Investment Banking, Including Possible Consequences and Risk Factors.
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Private Equity Secondaries

Private Equity Secondaries: The Full Guide to Deals, Careers, Salaries, and Exits

Private Equity Secondaries: Full Guide to Deals, Careers, Top Firms, Salaries, Recruiting, Interviews, and Exit Opportunities.
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Trump Second Term: Deals, Jobs, and Financial Markets

The Trump Second Term: A One-Year Review of Deals, Markets, and Jobs

Trump Second Term: Full Review One Year Into the Administration, Including Deals, Financial Markets, Economics, and Work Visas.
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2026 Investment and Market Updates

2026 Market & Investment Updates: How Far Can the AI Bubble Inflate?

Investment & Market Updates: Full Review of My 2025 Performance and Outlook for 2026 and Beyond.
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Buy-Side vs. Sell-Side Equity Research

Buy-Side vs. Sell-Side Equity Research: Battle of the Burned-Out Analysts

Buy-Side vs. Sell-Side Equity Research: Full Comparison of Careers, Salaries + Bonuses, Exit Opportunities, Day-to-Day Life, and Recruiting.
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