Cato Conroy
Bio
Cato Conroy is a Manhattan-based writer who yearns for a better world. He loves to write about politics, news reports, and interesting innovations that will impact the way we live.
Stories (205/0)
10 Murder Cases That Were Made Famous By The Internet
Getting away with murder was so much easier back in the day—and I mean that in the most literal sense. Prior to the 20th century, solving a murder case was damned near impossible. These days, police have more tools than ever to help crack the case.
By Cato Conroy4 years ago in Criminal
10 Shocking Facts About The MS-13
The MS-13, also known as the Mara Salvatrucha, is a prison gang that has become one of the most feared in history. Known for being primarily composed of Salvadorans, Peruvians, and other South Americans, it has become the face of "dangerous gangs" in the United States.
By Cato Conroy4 years ago in Criminal
How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?
A while back, I was talking about my retirement plans with a friend of mine. I have a Roth IRA, along with a small stock portfolio. It's not much, but it's a start. Lately, I've been working on beefing up the ol' retirement fund in hopes of being able to retire at one point or another.
By Cato Conroy4 years ago in Trader
Reasons Why Your Car is Stalling
Ah cars, can't live with em, can't live without em. There’s nothing more frustrating than car issues. And oftentimes, they're inevitable, as even the most reliable American cars run into issues. If you’re having trouble figuring out the reasons why your car is stalling, you definitely understand these frustrations firsthand. There are any number of reason why it could be stalling, and it’s important to make sure that you are able to diagnose the problem.
By Cato Conroy4 years ago in Wheel
Best Books for People Who Want to Learn About Stocks
I remember the first time I decided to start investing. I downloaded Robin Hood, saw a bunch of charts that showed prices to me, made a bet, and watched my money turn to nothing. It was not a good move, though it did look like it was doing well once before disappearing completely.
By Cato Conroy4 years ago in Trader
10 Legendary Aquatic Monsters You Don't Want to Meet
For the most part, Earth's land has been explored and discovered to its entirety. We think we know most of the world, but in fact, we don't. Around 70 percent of Earth's waters have not been fully explored—and that means we really don't know what lurks in the watery depths.
By Cato Conroy4 years ago in Horror
10 Ways to Find Money to Invest
Let's get one thing straight: It's hard to make ends meet. Even the day to day of trying to find enough money to scrape together for rent can be a hassle for most of us. Nowhere is this more apparent than with Millennials and Gen Z kids.
By Cato Conroy4 years ago in Trader
What's Life in the Mafia Like?
Scarface. Growing Up Gotti. The Godfather. West Side Story. A Bronx Tale. Fuggetaboutit... The list of movies, books, television shows, and musicals inspired by the Italian mafia grows every single year, and it's a genre that never seems to get old. Heck, it's one of the most timeless fiction genres to touch upon the American crime world.
By Cato Conroy4 years ago in Criminal
10 Crime Scene Photos with Horrifying Backstories
Photos have a way of conveying intensity, despair, and horror in ways that words often can't. Pictures are one of the most powerful tools criminal investigators have when it comes to solving homicides—and oddly enough, they are one of the most emotionally striking parts of any true crime story as well.
By Cato Conroy4 years ago in Criminal
10 Employment Laws Every Person Needs to Know
Back when I was 26, I worked for a person who was a total pig. He made a point of telling me that I would not be able to get a raise unless I lost weight... for an office job. He would regularly berate women for being not "hot enough" and make seriously derogatory remarks towards anyone who was female. To him, women and non-binary individuals like myself weren't people; they were accessories that propped up his fragile ego.
By Cato Conroy4 years ago in Journal
