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Are you charting your monthly investment income? Have you projected your crossover point to know when you might reach financial freedom? Getting a handle on your monthly investment income and crossover point are key aspects of achieving financial independence. In this article, you’ll learn the two steps of charting your investment income and discover how to project your crossover point. Read more to get the details.
What is the history of race in society? What role has race played in civilizations? In The Lessons of History, Will and Ariel Durant discuss race in society and how character shapes social change over time. They argue that history is color-blind—that civilization is not determined by race. They also discuss human nature and how inequality comes into play in society. Read more to learn a historical perspective on human nature and race in society.
Does your to-do list include transforming your relationship with money? Would you know where to start? In Your Money or Your Life, Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez discuss how transforming your relationship with money can lead to financial independence. They outline four aspects of financial independence thinking, two speeds of application, and three styles of finance management. Read more to learn about transforming your relationship with money.
Did you know that your healthcare data privacy is compromised by big business? What factors propel the selling of patient data, and what factors counteract it? In Our Bodies, Our Data, Adam Tanner dives deep into the topic of healthcare data privacy. He identifies the forces for and against the selling of medical data and provides insight into what drives this big business. He also shares some aspects of the healthcare industry that frame their strategy. Read more to learn about important factors that impact healthcare data privacy.
Are you familiar with the history of work? Do you know how work can be redefined today—and what difference that can make for you? In Your Money or Your Life, Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez share a brief history of work from ancient times, through the Industrial Revolution and the Great Depression, down to the present day. This perspective can help us understand how work relates to our identity and calling. Read on to learn about the history of work and how work can be redefined today.
Is human progress real, or does history just repeat itself? As civilizations rise and fall, does humanity itself move forward? In The Lessons of History, Will and Ariel Durant provide their respected historical analysis of civilization and human progress. They argue that history generally repeats itself because human nature doesn’t change. However, they believe we’ve entered unprecedented times and have a reason for cautious optimism. Read more to learn a historical perspective of human progress.
Do you know what passive income and socially responsible investing are? What about dividends? Would you like to understand investing better? If you want to make sure you have enough money for the rest of your life, you’ll benefit from understanding investing terminology and basic principles. Knowing the ins and outs of risk tolerance, investment fees, and the like will give you—and your money—an advantage. Read on to understand investing better.
Do you know how to use a personal financial graph? Do you know how it can help you achieve financial freedom? In Your Money or Your Life, Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez include using a financial graph as a step toward reaching financial independence. They share three benefits of charting your income and expenses, and they provide three steps for setting up your graph. Read more to learn how to use a financial graph to achieve financial freedom.
What causes war? Is war inevitable and even necessary? In The Lessons of History, Will and Ariel Durant share what they learned about war in their extensive research of human history. What causes war, they conclude, are the same factors that cause individuals to fight. They also reflect on war and peace in the era of the global communist threat. Read more to learn a historical perspective on what causes war.
Do you feel like you can either have your money or your life? Would you like to break free from that dilemma? In Your Money or Your Life, Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez argue that you don’t need to choose; you can have both. They offer nine steps to transform your relationship with money and become financially independent. You don’t have to work for money. Read on to learn the nine steps outlined in Your Money or Your Life.