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How to Manage Financial Risk: The Top 5 Strategies From Experts

Financial risk is one of the biggest obstacles for anyone trying to save money. These are the top five ways to manage financial risk.

December 5, 2025December 8, 2025, by Katie Doll
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A woman working with a calculator and laptop to use the zero-based budget

Zero-Sum Budget Pros and Cons—According to Experts

The zero-sum budget is a one way to get control of your money, but not every expert agrees that it’s the best. Here are the pros and cons.

December 3, 2025December 6, 2025, by Katie Doll
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A woman wondering what real wealth is while wearing a diamond necklace and earrings

What Is Real Wealth? What It Actually Means to Be Rich

Wealth can mean many things to different people. Let’s explore what real wealth is and why it’s not always about money and riches.

December 1, 2025December 6, 2025, by Katie Doll
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Pros & Cons of Investors for Startups: Is VC Funding Worth It?

Bringing on investors to fund your startup has its benefits and risks. Take a look at the pros and cons of investors for new businesses.

November 29, 2025December 1, 2025, by Katie Doll
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How to Split Equity in a Startup + the Best Time to Actually Do It

Dividing equity is one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs will face. Let’s discuss how to split equity in a startup, and when to do it.

November 20, 2025November 26, 2025, by Katie Doll
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    • Entrepreneurship
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A smiling man handing a bucket of apples to a woman illustrates what a gift economy is

A Gift Economy Is Nature’s Alternative to a Market Economy

Robin Wall Kimmerer defines a gift economy as a system of sharing based on relationships. Learn how it differs from a market economy.

November 20, 2025November 21, 2025, by Elizabeth Whitworth
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INconversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer July 13, 2023

Robin Wall Kimmerer: Reciprocity Creates Sustainability

Robin Wall Kimmerer believes reciprocity is the foundation of sustainable relationships between people and the planet. Learn why.

November 18, 2025November 21, 2025, by Elizabeth Whitworth
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